Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis

6.7 / 10

(10 votes)

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

94 minutes

Year:

2007

Director:

Mary Jordan

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Company:

Tongue Press

Cast:
Jack Smith

Self (archive footage)

Nayland Blake

Self

Ira Cohen

Self

Tony Conrad

Self

Richard Foreman

Self

Crew:
Mary Jordan

Director

Mary Jordan

Writer

Mary Jordan

Producer

Stephen Kessler

Executive Producer

Ross Morgan

Executive Producer