Skin Pics
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".
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1980 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Geoff Steven |
| Runtime | 29 min. |
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Skin Pics is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1980. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
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