Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis
Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis

Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis

April 11, 2007 | 94 min

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.

Genres

Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

Nayland Blake

Naomi Scott

Ira Cohen

Naomi Scott

Ivan Galietti

Naomi Scott

Helen Geets

Naomi Scott

Robert Heide

Naomi Scott

Gary Indiana

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