Tom of Finland

The proudly erotic drawings of artist Touko Laaksonen, known to the world as Tom of Finland, shaped the fantasies of a generation of gay men, influencing art and fashion before crossing over into the wider cultural consciousness. But who was the man behind the leather? Dome Karukoski’s stirring biopic follows his life from the trenches of WWII and repressive Finnish society of the 1950s through his struggle to get his work published in California, where he and his art were finally embraced amid the sexual revolution of the 1970s. Tom’s story is one of love, courage and perseverance, mirroring the gay liberation movement for which his leather-clad studs served as a defiant emblem.

BRING TOM OF FINLAND TO A THEATER NEAR YOU!

Starting in 2018, we are using Theatrical On Demand® to bring Tom of Finland to additional cities across the U.S. This means more people will get the chance to experience this powerful film on the big screen. It also means that we need your help. The film will only come to your city if someone like you signs up to host a screening and enough tickets are reserved.

Hosting a screening is free and easy, we just need you to sign up to become a Movie Captain and help us spread the word! Follow this link to request a screening at your local movie theater.

Filling out the Theatrical On Demand® screening request form takes about five minutes and costs nothing. All you have to do is pick the date, time, and theater where you want to host your screening. Once you submit the completed form, you'll receive a confirmation email from Gathr Films and your screening will be on its way.

We'll handle all the behind-the-scenes stuff so you can focus on spreading the word about your screening of Tom of Finland and get people in your community to reserve tickets. Theatrical On Demand® screenings only happen if a minimum number of people reserve their tickets online in advance, so activating your community is key. Once you set up the screening, we'll be in touch to make sure you have all the tools you need!

Request your screening today!

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