Stoney Knows How (1981)
A visit with a master of the Oldest Art In The World: tattooing. Disabled by arthritis since the age of four, confined to a wheelchair, his growth stunted, Stoney St. Clair joined the circus at 15 as a sword swallower. A year later he took up tattooing, and traveled with circuses and carnivals for fifty years practicing his craft. As we watch him at work, we see the determination which led Stoney to use his crippled hands in an art where mistakes are permanent, and we realize Stoney has overcome his handicap to heal himself and others with the magic of symbols. The film ends with a visit by New Age tattoo master Don Ed Hardy, who receives a permanent souvenir by Old School tattoo master Stoney.
Director: Pacho Lane
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: November 11, 1981
Cast
- Leonard 'Stoney' St. Clair - Himself
- Don Ed Hardy - Himself
Original Language: en
Keywords
tattoo, tattoo artist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stoney Knows How about?
- A visit with a master of the Oldest Art In The World: tattooing. Disabled by arthritis since the age of four, confined to a wheelchair, his growth stunted, Stoney St. Clair joined the circus at 15 as a sword swallower. A year later he took up tattooing, and traveled with circuses and carnivals for fifty years practicing his craft. As we watch him at work, we see the determination which led Stoney to use his crippled hands in an art where mistakes are permanent, and we realize Stoney has overcome his handicap to heal himself and others with the magic of symbols. The film ends with a visit by New Age tattoo master Don Ed Hardy, who receives a permanent souvenir by Old School tattoo master Stoney.
- Who directed Stoney Knows How?
- Stoney Knows How was directed by Pacho Lane.
- Who stars in Stoney Knows How?
- Stoney Knows How stars Leonard 'Stoney' St. Clair, Don Ed Hardy.
- How long is Stoney Knows How?
- Stoney Knows How has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Stoney Knows How?
- Stoney Knows How is a Documentary film.