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The Tattooist

2017-03-24 · 46 min · ★ 6.0

Documentary

Rooster Teeth’s Geoff Ramsey explores the subculture of tattoos and takes a crash course from a master tattoo artist.

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Directors
Mat Hames
Production companies
Alpheus Media, Rooster Teeth Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Geoff RamseyGeoff RamseyHimself
Griffon RamseyGriffon RamseyHerself
Millie RamseyMillie RamseyHerself
Burnie BurnsBurnie BurnsHimself
Gustavo SorolaHimself
Barbara DunkelmanBarbara DunkelmanHerself
Michael JonesMichael JonesHimself
Erik BruntHimself
Mica BurtonMica BurtonHerself
Ryan HaywoodRyan HaywoodHimself
Jack PattilloJack PattilloHimself
Jeremy DooleyJeremy DooleyHimself
Gavin FreeGavin FreeHimself
Matt HullumMatt HullumHimself
SloanHimself
Rebecca FrasierRebecca FrasierHerself

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