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".
Release Date : Oct 01, 1980
Genres : Documentary
Production Company : Television New Zealand
Production Countries : New Zealand
Original Language : English
Casts : D.O.C. Williams
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Status : Released
Budget : 0
Revenue : 0
