New Documentary 'Manhood' Explores Surge in Penis Filler and Girth Enhancement Procedures

The film follows Dallas entrepreneur Bill Moore and others as they seek out controversial penis enlargement procedures.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 7:23pm

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A new documentary called 'Manhood' is set to premiere at the SXSW film festival. The 91-minute film follows Dallas entrepreneur Bill Moore and others as they explore the growing trend of penis enlargement procedures, including 'girth enhancement' treatments. The documentary blends dark humor and empathy as it examines issues of shame, addiction, and masculinity myths surrounding these procedures.

Why it matters

The rise in popularity of penis enlargement procedures, particularly 'girth enhancement' treatments, reflects broader societal pressures and insecurities around masculinity and body image that many men face. The film aims to shed light on this trend and the motivations behind it.

The details

Directed by Daniel Lombroso, 'Manhood' follows Moore as he attempts to make penis enlargement as commonplace as Botox. The film also features Ruben Ramirez, a father of five, and OnlyFans star David Smith as they 'put their bodies—and their insecurities—on the line.' Lombroso says he met a megachurch pastor and a border patrol agent while filming at the PhaloFILL clinic in Dallas, where the procedures take place.

  • The film is set to premiere at the SXSW film festival on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The players

Daniel Lombroso

The director of the documentary 'Manhood'.

Bill Moore

A Dallas entrepreneur featured in the film as he seeks out penis enlargement procedures.

Ruben Ramirez

A father of five featured in the film as he undergoes penis enlargement procedures.

David Smith

An OnlyFans star featured in the film as he undergoes penis enlargement procedures.

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What they’re saying

“Manhood felt like a way to talk about what was happening in our country and a lot of the pain that men feel.”

— Daniel Lombroso, Director (Variety)

What’s next

The film 'Manhood' is set to premiere at the SXSW film festival on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The takeaway

The growing popularity of penis enlargement procedures, particularly 'girth enhancement' treatments, reflects broader societal pressures and insecurities around masculinity and body image that many men face. The documentary 'Manhood' aims to shed light on this trend and the motivations behind it, providing a nuanced look at a sensitive and often stigmatized topic.