Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis 2007

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Documentary

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.

Release Date 2007-04-11
Runtime 1h 34m
Director Mary Jordan
Producers Mary Jordan, Stephen Kessler, Ross Morgan, Kenneth Peralta, Richard H. Prince, Kenneth Wayne Bradley, Alessandra Zeka
Writer Mary Jordan