Movie Description
Signatures of the Soul
(1984)Overview
Tattooing — "the world's oldest skin game" — is the subject of this iconic documentary. Writer/director Geoff Steven scored a major coup by signing Easy Rider legend Peter Fonda as his presenter. Travelling to Aotearoa, Samoa, Japan and the United States, the doco traces key developments in tattooing, including its importance in the Pacific, prison-inspired styles, and the influence of 1960s counterculture. Legendary tattooists feature (including Americans Ed Hardy and Jack Rudy), while the closing credits parade some eye-opening full body tattoos.
Featured Crew
- Director : Geoff Steven
- Producer : Geoff Steven,Piers Davies
- Writer : Geoff Steven
- Editor : Alf West
- Cast : Peter Fonda,Lyle Tuttle
Cast
Presenter
Self
Facts
Original TitleSignatures of the Soul
Status Released
Release Information
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1984-10-04
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 00m
Homepagehttps://www.nzonscreen.com/title/signatures-of-the-soul-tattooing-today-1984?collection=body-art
Production CompaniesSeehear,Television New Zealand
Genres
- Documentary