Film·2007·NR·1h 34m

Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis

Documentary

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.

Directed by Mary Jordan

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12 credited

Jack Smith
Jack SmithSelf (archive footage)
Nayland Blake
Nayland BlakeSelf
Ira Cohen
Ira CohenSelf
Tony Conrad
Tony ConradSelf
Richard Foreman
Richard ForemanSelf
Ivan Galietti
Ivan GaliettiSelf
Helen Geets
Helen GeetsSelf
Robert Heide
Robert HeideSelf
Henry Hills
Henry HillsSelf
Gary Indiana
Gary IndianaSelf
Ken Jacobs
Ken JacobsSelf
George Kuchar
George KucharSelf

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