Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis
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.
Top Billed Cast
Jack Smith
Self (archive footage)
Nayland Blake
Self
Ira Cohen
Self
Tony Conrad
Self
Richard Foreman
Self
Featured Crew
Mary Jordan
Director
Mary Jordan
Writer
Kenneth Peralta
Executive Producer
Richard H. Prince
Executive Producer
Alessandra Zeka
Line Producer
Thurston Moore
Music
Mary Jordan
Cinematography
Ross Morgan
Executive Producer
Stephen Kessler
Executive Producer
Mary Jordan
Producer
Robert Aaron
Music
Jon Fordham
Cinematography
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