Tattoo Nation

Join The State as we welcome Good Time Charlie for a special screening of Tattoo Nation, followed by a live Q&A with Charlie himself.

Tatto Nation tells the story of three pioneers—Charlie Cartwright, Jack Rudy, and Freddy Negrete—who helped revolutionize the world of tattooing and forever changed the way we view ink.

For years, tattoos were seen as symbols of rebellion—reserved for outlaw bikers, sailors on leave, and lifers behind bars. But today, one in three adults under 40 in the United States has a tattoo. So what changed?

Discover how tattooing evolved from something simply put on your skin into a powerful form of personal expression. Tattoo Nation is the true story of the ink revolution and the artists who transformed tattoo culture forever.