Shooting Star Pierced And Painted

For the first time ever, the ancient customs of tattooing and body piercing that has made a popular resurgence has been chronicled. This documentary examines body ornamentation and it's wide-spread acceptance in our present culture. The studs, O-ring, and body ink can be , and often are infused into all parts of the body-from the nose and tongue to male and female genitalia. These ancient practices of body adornment are the latest rage as we enter the 21st century. Why do people permanently alter their skin and body parts? Why do these men and women subject themselves to all of the shame, tribulation and pain of sharp, pointed metal piercing their most sensitive and private parts? Is it for beauty? Is it for pain? Is it a spiritual revelation? Either way, it has existed for thousands of years and promises to remain a part of our world. Admire the art, contemplate the motivations and feel each and every heart-stopping moment as you experience " Pierced and Painted".