Storyline

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".

Key Information

Director Geoff Steven
Studio Television New Zealand
Language EN

Cast & Crew

D.O.C. Williams

Narrator

Frequently Asked Questions

Skin Pics was released on October 1, 1980.

The runtime of Skin Pics is 29m.

Skin Pics is a Documentary movie.

Skin Pics is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Skin Pics was directed by Geoff Steven.

The main cast of Skin Pics includes D.O.C. Williams.

Skin Pics is originally in English.