Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis

Apr 26 2006 Not Rated 1h 34m
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.

Plot

A mesmerizing collage of images and audio from the life and work of Jack Smith, the underground filmmaker, photographer, performance artist, and anti-capitalist, who worked in New York from the '60s until his death in 1989. Highlights include the story behind the Supreme Court case over the banning of his 1963 classic Flaming Creatures.

Written by

Mary Jordan

Directed by

Mary Jordan

Cast

Jack Smith, Nayland Blake, Ira Cohen

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Tongue Press

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 1 nomination

Trailers
Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis (Trailer)
Scores
# of Votes
185
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
72
Popularity
NA