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Signatures of the Soul

"Tattooing From The Past Until Today"

1984-10-04 en 60m
Documentary
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.

Cinematography

Graham Smith

Producer

Geoff Steven

Editor

Alf West

Director

Geoff Steven

Producer

Piers Davies

Writer

Geoff Steven

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Status

Released

Countries

  • New Zealand

Companies

  • Seehear
  • Television New Zealand

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