Signatures of the Soul (1984)
Tattooing From The Past Until Today
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.
Director: Geoff Steven
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: October 4, 1984
Cast
- Peter Fonda - Presenter
- Lyle Tuttle - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Alf West
Production: Seehear, Television New Zealand
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
tattoo, art, tattooing, tattoo artist, documentary filmmaking
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Signatures of the Soul about?
- 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.
- Who directed Signatures of the Soul?
- Signatures of the Soul was directed by Geoff Steven.
- Who stars in Signatures of the Soul?
- Signatures of the Soul stars Peter Fonda, Lyle Tuttle.
- How long is Signatures of the Soul?
- Signatures of the Soul has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Signatures of the Soul?
- Signatures of the Soul is a Documentary film.
- Where was Signatures of the Soul produced?
- Signatures of the Soul was produced in New Zealand.