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Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis

Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis

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Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 11, 2007

Runtime

1h 34m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

66%

Original Title

Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis

Production Companies

Tongue Press

Director

Mary Jordan

Description

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.