John Samson

Filmes

The Skin Horse
Director
An award-winning, ground-breaking TV documentary dealing sensitively with the topic of sex and intimacy within the disabled community.
Britannia
Director
A study of train enthusiasts.
Arrows
Director
In 1979 filmmaker John Samson went on the road with a 22-year-old Eric Bristow, one of the rising stars of British darts. This film depicts Bristow between major competitions as he travels around the pubs and working men's clubs of Britain, challenging the local heroes and playing exhibition matches. Bristow takes on all-comers and breezily faces down a belligerent local radio host.
Dressing for Pleasure
Director
Documentary about fetish clothing scene in 70s Britain.
Tattoo
Director
A documentary film based on the art of tattooing, tattoo artists and their clients, with interviews exploring the fascination for, and the reasons behind, choosing to be tattooed. The film builds up to long climactic scene, often since replicated in other films on the subject, featuring tattooed bodies displayed as art objects.