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.

Cast

Jack Smith

Self (archive footage)

Nayland Blake

Self

Ira Cohen

Self

Tony Conrad

Self

Richard Foreman

Self

Ivan Galietti

Self

Helen Geets

Self

Robert Heide

Self

Henry Hills

Self

Gary Indiana

Self