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DOCS, SHOWS, & SHORTS

Your new library of tattoo entertainment. Get lost with us.

EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT


Learning more about the art, industry, and history of tattooing lets us dive deeper into our own practice. Tattooing is what it is today because of the well known legends, and unsung heroes that pioneered it. Their stories, and the artists who are still pushing the industry forward have a lot to teach us. We have a lot to learn.

Tattoo documentaries and shows have long been scattered across the internet and and hiding in dark corners like spooked cats. We scoured, coaxed those lil’ sweeties out of the shadows, and talked it out. They were hesitant, but ultimately warm, and receptive. The’ve been cuddling up cozy in our library ever since.


FIND one that sounds interesting,
snuggle up to your ink bottles,
and get lost for a bit.

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TATTOO DOCUMENTARIES

  • ED HARDY : TATTOO THE WORLD

    The life and work of the legendary tattoo artist, Ed Hardy.

    75 min / $3.99 / Machine

    Yeah, I'll watch it.

  • MARKS OF MANA

    Across the Moana the art of tatau is legendary - but the marks for women contain stories and meanings that are often little known, especially for new generations.

    55 min / Free / Hand Poke

    Take Me.

  • Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry

    Explores the roots of American tattooing through the life of its most iconoclastic figure, Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins, considered by many the foremost tattoo artist of all time.

    84 min / $3.99 / Machine

    YES, BABY

  • The Sacred Tattoos of Thailand

    Sak Yant tattoos are believed to give mystical powers. They’re given by monks or masters and bring art and buddhism together in ink.

    22min / Free / Hand Poke

    Take me there.

  • Tattoo Uprising

    Tattoo Uprising reveals the artistic and historical roots of today's tattoo explosion. Explore how tattoos were used in early Christian practices, how they were discovered halfway around the world during the voyages of Captain James Cook, and how they exploded in popularity in America.

    75 min / $4.99 / Machine

    Cool, show me.

  • LA Originals

    Estevan Oriol and Mister Cartoon turned their Chicano roots into gritty art, impacting street culture, hip hop and beyond.

    92 min / Netflix / Machine

    Bingo!

  • The Evolution of Pacific Tatau

    We take a look at the evolution of Tatau – Pacific tattoo. We hear from some of the pioneers of Pacific tattoo and meet some of the new generation of tatau and tā moko artists.

    22 min / Free / Hand Poke

    Yas.

  • Eternal Ink : Tattoos from the Spirit Worlds

    An epic journey into the worlds of indigenous tattooing, shape-shifting shamans and tattoos of supernatural power, to understand the universal themes behind traditional tattooing.

    57 min / $1.99 / Hand Poke

    I'm in.

  • PRISON TATTOOS : HIDDEN IN AMERICA

    Get an look at how prisoners get their tattoos while in jail.
    (the tunes are pretty loud, captions help)

    48 min / Free / Hand Poke & Machine

    LEmme see.

  • Ed Hardy : The Godfather of Tattooing

    Ed Hardy popularized & elevated tattooing to a fine art. He no longer tattoos but is dedicated to preserving its rich history.

    44 min / Free / Machine

    Educate me.

  • Tattoo Nation

    This documentary follows tattoo artists Charlie Cartwright, Jack Rudy, and Freddy Negrete. True pioneers, creating tats with incredible detail and realism.

    86 min / $3.99 / Machine

    Gimmie.

  • PATTERNS OF LIFE

    We will shed light on some of the planet’s oldest tattoo practices and translate the ancient language of the skin into ‘modern understandings’.

    Currently in production / Hand Poke

    Keep me in the loop!

  • Mentawai Tattoo Revival

    Titi Mentawai (the tattoo tradition in Mentawai language) is an act of expressing themselves and identity of the Mentawai people inherited throughout their ancestral line.

    35 min / Free / Hand Poke

    I'm intriuged.

  • Inside Prison Tattooing

    Explore the art of prison tattooing through a series of candid discussions with inked up ex-prisoners, gang members and wardens.

    42 min / Free / Hand Poke & Machine

    Sounds good.

TATTOO SHOWS

  • SKINDIGENOUS : Season 1

    Explores Indigenous cultures and their relationship to tattooing. Each episode focuses on a master tattoo artist who reveals their art, exploring its meaning to their culture.

    25 min / 3 Seasons (1 available) / $0.99 / Hand Poke

    Yes, Please.

  • INK MASTER

    Reality competition show that puts ten tattoo artists in head to head challenges. It’s got plenty of TV drama that doesn’t really exist in the industry, but it’s a great guilty pleasure show that can familiarize you with lingo, styles and more.
    Hosted by Oliver Peck, Chris Nunez, and Dave Navarro.

    42 min / 13 seasons / Netflix & Amazon / Machine

    BINGE.

  • INK MASTER ANGELS

    Ink Master competitors Ryan Ashley, Kelly Doty and Nikki Simpson travel the country and compete with America's most talented tattoo artists. Contestants face tattoo-based challenges to see who has what it takes to beat the Angels.

    42 min / 2 Seasons / $1.99 / Machine

    Oh hell yep.

  • NEEDLES & PINS

    Artist and activist Grace Neutral heads to South Korea, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New Zealand, Japan and the UK to explore both the rich histories and the rapid growth of the worldwide tattoo scene.

    42 min / 6 episodes / Free / Hand Poke & Machine

    Turn it on.

  • Tattoo Age : Season 1

    The story of modern tattooing told through the lives of 10 different tattoo artists. By Vice TV

    22 min / 10 episodes / Free / Machine

    I'll try it.

  • Tattoo age : Season 2

    More stories of modern tattooing told through the lives of 10 different tattoo artists. By Vice TV

    22 min / 10 episodes / Free / Machine

    Tattoo & Chill.

TATTOO SHORTS

  • Sak Yant Tattoos in Thailand : MAGIC INK

    Ajarn Neng is one of Thailand’s most sought-after masters of the mystical tattoo discipline called "sak yant.” As this ancient art form becomes increasingly trendy, is it losing its soul?

    8 min / Free / Hand Poke

    Show me.

  • The History of Tattoos : Addison Anderson

    If you have a tattoo, you’re part of a rich cultural history that dates back at least 8,000 years. Where did this practice of body modification come from, and how has its function changed over time?

    5 min / Free / History

    Teach me.

  • UNDER THE INK : Vice TV

    Short looks into different tattoo cultures.

    7 min / 7 episodes / Free / Hand Poke & Machine

    Dive in.

  • An Inside Look at Hand-Poked Japanese Tattoos

    Japanese tattoo artist Horihiro Mitomo works entirely by hand, using traditional techniques and materials to create the elaborate, full-body tattoos known as horimono. He explains the special beauty of tebori (hand-poked) Japanese tattoos.

    5 min / Free / Hand Poke

    Hells yes.

  • Borneo's Traditional Hand-tapped Tattoo : Sarawak Travel Vlog

    Discover the history behind Borneo's Traditional Hand Tapping Tattoo. Catch Bianca & her guest host, Tyler in his attempt to get a tattoo by using the hand tapping method.

    7 min / Free / Hand Poke

    Yeah, I'll check it out.

  • THE ART OF INK : Season 1

    Explore the different styles of tattooing, delve into what makes them unique and learn about the artistry it takes to execute them.

    8 min / 6 Episodes / Free / Machine

    Sounds Perf.

  • The Art of Ink : Season 2

    Explore the different styles of tattooing, delve into what makes them unique and learn about the artistry it takes to execute them.

    8 min / 5 Episodes / Free / Hand Poke & Machine

    Yes, Daddy.

  • The Old and Bizarre History Of Tattoos

    From the days in which having a tattoo was a sign of being high class to the modern tattoo renaissance, let's take a look at the old and bizarre history of tattoos.

    11 min / Free / Hand Poke & Machine

    Bizarre sounds hot.

  • Japan's Horimono Tattoo Pilgrimage

    A centuries-old tattoo art called "horimono" is seen by some as spiritual and fundamental to Japanese culture. Every summer, a group of Japanese people go on this pilgrimage in the mountains to celebrate these tattoos together.

    17 min / Free / Hand Poke

    Sounds interesting.

  • The Last Mambabatok

    Apo Whang-Od is considered the world's last Mambabatok (hand-tap tattoo artist) from her generation. At the estimated age of 99, she is now passing the tattooing tradition to a new generation in her tribe including her grand-niece Grace.

    7 min / Free / Hand Poke

    Just what I'm Looking For.

  • Horimyo : A Traditional Japanese "Tebori" Tattoo Artist

    Horimyo is a traditional Japanese tattoo artist who works in the "Tebori" style. This is an interview with Horimyo and a video of his work on a large traditional tattoo in his studio.

    5 min / Free / Hand Poke

    This is the one.

  • Tattooing On Dark Skin (Ft. Ryan Henry)

    Tattoo artist, Ryan Henry, talks about the difference between tattooing on light and dark skin, and what techniques are used to make tattoos on dark skin pop.

    10 min / Free / Machine

    Hot. Take me.

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