Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry

Combine this DVD with Ed Hardy's book with the letters that Jerry wrote to Hardy, and you've got a tremendous insight into one of the MAJOR tattoo artists who brought tattooing into the modern age... Jerry was a mentor to two of the others who also had great influence in changing the world of tattoo into what it is today-- Ed Hardy and Mike Malone, not to mention my own personal hero of the art, Zeke Owen. This is a video of interviews with people who knew Jerry or at least know a lot about him--- all the aforementioned speak at length ( although I wish there was more from Zeke) combined with visuals that are available from numerous sources, including the book mentioned. Some great stories and info about the times and Jerry's life, including a recording of his voice from his radio show. I only wish there could have been interviews with Jerry himself, but none exist--- He would would have told them to go f--k themselves! Well worth the money.

This is a fantastic documentary that captures an American subculture in a very different time. This documentary tells a lot of different stories and ALL of them are entertaining. If you want to know of the early days of American tattoo culture, this can be a great introduction. If you know this already watch it any way, you'll laugh and be amazed by a long line of crazy.

Very good documentary on the life of Sailor Jerry as well as the many lives he touched.

I first saw this documentary in Austin at the Ritz on 6th, a beautiful way to experience this film. When it finally came out on DVD, I was one of the first in line. This goes through the life and times of "Sailor" Jerry Collins, one of the original legends in the tattoo industry famous for his approach to tattooing, his flash, his undeniable sense of humor, and unification of an American traditional approach to tattooing with the supportive elements and subject matter of Japanese tattooing. This story is largely told through interviews with Mike Malone, Eddie Funk, Don "Ed" Hardy, and Lyle Tuttle. This is well-made and worth the watch for any tattooist, tattoo enthusiast, apprentice, or anyone who wants a slice of tattoo history as told by the some of the folks who helped make that history.

If you are a tattoo enthusiast, or someone merely fascinated with tattoos, tattooing or tattoo history, this is a must have. Erich Weis takes you on a ride through citys and port towns across the USA interviewing tattoos most legendary tattoo artists to spin a fascinating true tale of one of the most influential tattoo artists of all time. Catch a glimpse of America through a very interesting lense.

Like as many things go, if you're pre-disposed to hating tattoos this film will fulfill your expectations. However if you know even a little tattoo history, you will be over the moon at the story-telling about NK "Salior Jerry" Collins,. Crazy Eddie is just a riot; surly lovable old farts (and some young ones too, Some rich art-school film peep; more docu's on tattooers. We need 'em! (and will buy them, as well as DL them!)

I wish I could post less than one star for this. The documentary is amazing, and was extremely excited when I ordered it for Christmas to give it to my wife as a gift. What I was sent was an obviously burnt copy of the movie, packaging and the disc looked correct, but when I went to play the movie some d-rated movie called “Candy Apple” was on the disk instead. What a joke, and a scam.

If you are interested in tattoo history at all, this film is a fantastic testament to Jerry's generation of tattoo men (and women.) They just don't make 'em like these guys anymore. I just wish the film was longer!