Signatures of the Soul

Tattooing From The Past Until Today

7.0(1)19841h 0m1

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.

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Released
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Language
English
  • tattoo
  • art
  • tattooing
  • tattoo artist
  • documentary filmmaking

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Geoff Steven

Produced in

New Zealand

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical4 Oct 1984

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Signatures of the Soul was released on 4 October 1984.

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