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This documentary is a look at the art of traditional Samoan tattooing, or pe'a - based around interviews with nine men who have the tattoos (which cover the lower back and upper legs). The film goes to Samoa to discover the history of tatau, and also interviews NZ-based Samoans with pe'a. They talk about the cultural significance of the tattooing, what it means to them, and about dealing with the pain of the long tattooing process, as well as the recovery period afterwards. The documentary screened at the 2002 NZ International Film Festival.
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I really enjoyed this and passed this on to the aiga who are in the U.S. and feeling rather estranged from their culture. Thank you!
GG Films
GG Films
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Posted at 05.12AM - 17.10.2010
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