CinemaOSMovie · 2007 · 1h 34m · NR

Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis

67%(10)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byMary Jordan

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
EN
Released
April 11, 2007
Studios
Tongue Press

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Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Jack Smith

Jack Smith

Self (archive footage)

Nayland Blake

Self

Ira Cohen

Ira Cohen

Self

Tony Conrad

Self

Richard Foreman

Self

Ivan Galietti

Self

Helen Geets

Helen Geets

Self

Robert Heide

Self

Henry Hills

Henry Hills

Self

Gary Indiana

Gary Indiana

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Mary Jordan
Mary Jordan
Written by
Mary Jordan
Mary Jordan
Produced by
Mary Jordan
Mary Jordan
Kenneth Wayne Bradley
Kenneth Wayne Bradley

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