The man who drew gay culture into existence—one bulging bicep at a time.
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.
Production
Cheeky live-action recreations of Tom's infamous drawings.
Director
Ilppo Pohjola
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Touko Laaksonen kept his 'Tom of Finland' identity secret from his Finnish employer until retirement.
His biker-leather aesthetic directly influenced the Village People, Freddie Mercury, and Balenciaga runways decades later.
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