Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis (2007)

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Released:
2007-04-11

Overview:
In this entrancing documentary on performance artist, photographer and underground filmmaker Jack Smith, photographs and rare clips of Smith's performances and films punctuate interviews with artists, critics, friends and foes to create an engaging portrait of the artist. Widely known for his banned queer erotica film Flaming Creatures, Smith was an innovator and firebrand who influenced artists such as Andy Warhol and John Waters.

Director:
Mary Jordan

Runtime:
1h 34min

Genre:
Documentary

  • Cast:
  • Jack Smith
    as
    Self (archive footage)
  • Nayland Blake
    as
    Self
  • Ira Cohen
    as
    Self
  • Tony Conrad
    as
    Self
  • Richard Foreman
    as
    Self