Sigurdur Hjartarson has devoted four decades to curating
the Icelandic Phallological Museum. As its founder, he’s
collected a penile specimen from every mammalian
species except one—a human. With over 3 billion on
earth there’s no shortage, but Hjartarson guides us on
an incredible and comical journey to procure that
elusive penis. As eccentric as Hjartarson’s character
appears, the potential donors really raise the stakes.
At 95, Icelander Páll Arason can think of no better way
to enshrine his Casanova lifestyle than contributing
his well-worn love gun. His stiff competition comes
from Tom, a patriotic American who feels strongly
that the stars and stripes should shine with his penis
named Elmo. He’d even donate it while alive to ensure
it’s the first. Avoiding cheap jokes and double entendres,
The Final Member says much about the male psyche
while attempting to answer the age old question,
"Does size really matter?" Alex Rogalski, Hot Docs
Director Zach Math will participate in a Skype Q&A on January 26, and Jonah Bekhor will participate in a Skype Q&A on January 28.
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