Daddy and the Muscle Academy
1991•58m•5.7•Released
Documentary
Tom of Finland is one of the gay world's few authentic icons. His drawings have had an enormous influence on gay identity. Tom's ultimate leather men are known and seen everywhere. They are symbols of gay pride and friendship. The documentary includes some titillating 'enactments' inspired by Tom's art work.
Director
Ilppo Pohjola
Writer
Ilppo Pohjola
Languages
Finnish, English
Studio
Filmitakomo
Cast
Touko Laaksonen
Himself (as Tom of Finland)
Nayland Blake
Himself
Durk Dehner
Himself
Isaac Julien
Himself
Bob Mizer
Himself
Production
Company
Filmitakomo
Company
YLE
Producer
Alvaro Pardo
Producer
Kari Paljakka
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