Signatures of the Soul
Signatures of the Soul
60 minutes
1984
HD
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.
Genres Documentary
Stars Peter Fonda, Lyle Tuttle
Directors Geoff Steven, Geoff Steven, Geoff Steven, Graham Smith, Alf West
Signatures of the Soul
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