Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis (2007)

6.7/10 • 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

Henry Hills

Gary Indiana

Ken Jacobs

George Kuchar

Self

Judith Malina

Taylor Mead

Jonas Mekas

Mario Montez

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