STEWED, SCREWED & TATTOOED:

THE SELLING OF SAILOR JERRY

THEY PACKAGED HIS PERSONA— AND AMERICA DRANK IT UP

THIS TALE IS AS TOUGH AND GRITTY AS THE TATTOOS THEMSELVES.

DID YOU THINK IT WOULD BE PAINLESS?

Shanghai Kate Hellenbrand, Godmother of American Tattoo confronts the misogynistic underbelly of her industry and our society to rectify a 40 year old injustice; The selling of her mentor “Sailor Jerry” Collins legacy. Sold in part by industry heavyweight Ed Hardy and now worth millions, his family never gave permission and has never seen a penny of the profits. How did this happen? It’s a fascinating tale fueled by love, passion, and admiration, that was ultimately destroyed by betrayal and greed. From the wreckage, rose an epic feud still raging today.

Buckle up, it’s a bumpy ride.