“Manhood is not a film for the faint of heart. It’s also not the sniggering yuk-fest one might expect, given the topic. Director Lombroso takes his subjects seriously, giving full weight to their fears and the crippling sense of inadequacy that could compel someone to spend tens of thousands of dollars on such a painful, humiliating procedure.” – Spliced Personality Substack, 03/15/2026