Needle Exchange

NEW DOCS

Spencer and Glenn are lovable lads and best mates. They’re also recovering addicts who have traded heroin for copious amounts of tattoo ink. With a faithful terrier, Jack, by their side (and under their skin!), these illustrated men affectionately needle one another—both literally and figuratively—like an old married couple. Though Spencer and Glenn insist that what they share “is not a relationship,” this charming portrait makes it clear that inking is the way they share a delicate intimacy. They have swapped one addiction for two others: their art and each other.  TW

Director

Colm Quinn

Producer

Andrew Freedman

Editor

Maeve O'Boyle

Cinematographer

Aidan Maguire

Release Year

2010

Festival Year

2012

Country

Ireland

Run Time

10 minutes