Stoney Knows How (1981)

Plot

Meet Stoney St. Clair, a tattoo artist who has defied the odds since childhood. Battling arthritis since the age of four and navigating life in a wheelchair, Stoney joined the circus at 15 as a sword swallower. Soon after, he discovered his passion for tattooing, dedicating the next fifty years to perfecting this timeless art as he traveled with various circuses. As he tattoos, viewers witness his remarkable resilience and the transformative power of his craft. The journey culminates in a poignant meeting with tattoo legend Don Ed Hardy, who receives a tattoo from the revered Stoney, symbolizing a bridge between generations.