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Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis

Film

Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis

6.6

1h 34m

2007

Synopsis

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

Trailer

Documentary

lgbtwoman director

Cast & Crew

Jack Smith

Jack Smith

as Self (archive footage)

Nayland Blake

as Self

Ira Cohen

Ira Cohen

as Self

Tony Conrad

Tony Conrad

as Self

Richard Foreman

as Self

Ivan Galietti

as Self

Helen Geets

Helen Geets

as Self

Robert Heide

as Self

Henry Hills

Henry Hills

as Self

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