Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis

Synopsis

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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Key crew

• Mary JordanDirector
• Mary JordanWriter

Cast

• Jack SmithSelf (archive footage)
• Nayland BlakeSelf
• Ira CohenSelf
• Tony ConradSelf
• Richard ForemanSelf
• Ivan GaliettiSelf
• Helen GeetsSelf
• Robert HeideSelf
• Henry HillsSelf
• Gary IndianaSelf
• Ken JacobsSelf
• George KucharSelf

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