Skin Pics (1980)
It takes the inner man and puts him on the outside where he can be seen.
A bold reveal of a rose tattoo opens this 1980 documentary on tattooing in New Zealand. The potted history includes visits to tattoo parlours on K' Road and Hastings, and the studios of industry legends Steve Johnson and Roger Ingerton. Tattooists discuss public stigma, people's reasons for getting inked, and popular designs: sailors, serpents, swallows and tā moko. Made for documentary slot Contact, Skin Pics chronicles a time when "folk art has become high art".
Director: Geoff Steven
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: October 1, 1980
Cast
- D.O.C. Williams - Narrator
Editing: Bil Hederson
Production: Television New Zealand
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
tattoo, new zealand, tattooing, tattoo artist, documentary filmmaking
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Skin Pics about?
- A bold reveal of a rose tattoo opens this 1980 documentary on tattooing in New Zealand. The potted history includes visits to tattoo parlours on K' Road and Hastings, and the studios of industry legends Steve Johnson and Roger Ingerton. Tattooists discuss public stigma, people's reasons for getting inked, and popular designs: sailors, serpents, swallows and tā moko. Made for documentary slot Contact, Skin Pics chronicles a time when "folk art has become high art".
- Who directed Skin Pics?
- Skin Pics was directed by Geoff Steven.
- Who stars in Skin Pics?
- Skin Pics stars D.O.C. Williams.
- How long is Skin Pics?
- Skin Pics has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Skin Pics?
- Skin Pics is a Documentary film.
- Where was Skin Pics produced?
- Skin Pics was produced in New Zealand.