Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis
Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis

Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis

6.6

1 hr 34 min

2007-04-11

9

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.

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Jack Smith

Jack Smith

Self (archive footage)

Nayland Blake

Nayland Blake

Self

Ira Cohen

Ira Cohen

Self

Tony Conrad

Tony Conrad

Self

Richard Foreman

Richard Foreman

Self

Ivan Galietti

Ivan Galietti

Self

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