Daddy and the Muscle Academy

58m
Documentary
5.5

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.

Cast

Touko Laaksonen
Himself (as Tom of Finland)
Nayland Blake
Himself
Durk Dehner
Himself
Isaac Julien
Himself
Bob Mizer
Himself

Crew

Ilppo Pohjola
Director, Writer
Jorma Höri
Editor
Kjell Lagerroos
Cinematography
Kari Paljakka
Producer
Alvaro Pardo
Producer
Elliott Sharp
Original Music Composer

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