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Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis

6.6 average rating
6.6
English / 94 MIN. / 2007

The Genres

The 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.

The Cast

Jack SmithNayland BlakeIra CohenTony ConradRichard ForemanIvan GaliettiHelen GeetsRobert HeideHenry HillsGary IndianaKen JacobsGeorge KucharThomas Lanigan-SchmidtSylvere LotringerAgosto MachadoJudith MalinaJohn MatturriTaylor MeadJonas MekasMario MontezBilly NameWilliam NiederkornUzi ParnesLawrence RinderAri M. RoussimoffAndrew SarrisJerry TartagliaRonald TavelEla TroyanoAndy WarholJohn WatersRobert WilsonHolly WoodlawnMary WoronovNick ZeddJohn Zorn

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