Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis (2007)
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.
Cast
Jack Smith
Self (archive footage)
Ira Cohen
Self
Helen Geets
Self
Henry Hills
Self
Gary Indiana
Self
Ken Jacobs
Self
George Kuchar
Self
Judith Malina
Self
Taylor Mead
Self
Jonas Mekas
Self
Mario Montez
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