Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis (2007)

6.6/10 94 min Documentary

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

Self

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