Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis
8 reviews
Documentary
1h 34m
2007
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...
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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.
- DirectorMary Jordan
- Release11 April 2007
- GenreDocumentary
- Duration1h 34m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate8 reviews
- Productions
Tongue Press
Cast

Jack Smith
Self (archive footage)

Ira Cohen
Self

Tony Conrad
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

Billy Name
Self

Ari M. Roussimoff
Self

Jerry Tartaglia
Self

Ronald Tavel
Self

Ela Troyano
Self

Andy Warhol
Self (archive footage)

John Waters
Self

Robert Wilson
Self

Mary Woronov
Self

Nick Zedd
Self

John Zorn
Self
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