Tattoos: A Scarred History (2009)
3.4 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 37min
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- Synopsis:
From people with tattoos on every body part, to digital tattoos powered by your blood, this controversial feature documentary will take you on a visually stunning, and to some, disturbing journey into the world of tattoos. With the help from a sociologist, psychotherapist, bishop and a host of celebrities, including David Carradine, Julie Benz, Jason Mewes, Brad Dourif, Shawnee Smith, Billy Boyd and Scissor Sisters' Ana Matronic, a young woman (Sousila) tries to discover why tattoos have become such a large part of modern western society. Watch in awe at the artistry and extreme measures people go to, to be different. Delve into individual minds to discover their emotional and personal reasons for getting a tattoo, including Meg Gaffney's powerful story as she seeks a tattoo artist to replicate her nipple area after battling breast cancer. Gasp in disbelief at some of the world's most shocking tattoos and the stories behind them. 'Tattoos: A Scarred History' is a must see visual treat, regardless of whether you love or hate tattoos! - Actors:
- David Carradine, Julie Benz, Ana Matronic, Sousila Pillay, Jason Mewes, Samppa von Cyborg, Greg Grunberg, Danny Dyer, Mackenzie Crook, Warwick Davis, Brad Dourif, Spikey Bob, Lucy Beresford, Gunnar Hansen, Darryn Lyons, Zandra Rhodes, Shawnee Smith, Tom Savini, Steve Niles, Nick Hodgson
- Studio:
- 4 DVD
- Genres:
- Documentary, Special Interest
