Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 11, 2007

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Tongue Press

Cast

William Niederkorn,Helen Geets,Nayland Blake,Taylor Mead,John Zorn,Judith Malina,Holly Woodlawn,Billy Name,John Matturri,Robert Heideand 26 more

Director

Mary Jordan

Writer

Mary Jordan

Producer

Mary Jordan,Stephen Kessler,Ross Morgan,Kenneth Peralta,Kenneth Wayne Bradley,Richard H. Prince

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0795406