A sweeping overview of tattooing, spanning over 40 years, explores Biblical references, early Christian practices, Captain James Cook's voyages, and the evolution of tattoos in the Western world. The film features extraordinary tattoo world personalities, including Ed Hardy, Stoney St. Clair, Cynthia Witkin, Calamity Jane, and Werner Herzog, offering a rare glimpse at his Ed Hardy tattoo. Shot in part by legendary filmmaker Les Blank, the film reveals the artistic and historical roots of today's tattoo explosion.
Tattoo Uprising
The movie explores the captivating story of tattooing, tracing its origins from ancient biblical times to Captain James Cook's expeditions and its development in Western society.
