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Feature film — 2007

Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis (2007)

6.71h 34mDocumentary

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.

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Director: Mary Jordan

On screen

Cast & crew

Jack Smith as Self (archive footage)

Jack Smith

Self (archive footage)

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Nayland Blake

Self

Ira Cohen as Self

Ira Cohen

Self

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Tony Conrad

Self

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Richard Foreman

Self

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Ivan Galietti

Self

Helen Geets as Self

Helen Geets

Self

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Robert Heide

Self

Henry Hills as Self

Henry Hills

Self

Gary Indiana as Self

Gary Indiana

Self

Ken Jacobs as Self

Ken Jacobs

Self

George Kuchar as Self

George Kuchar

Self

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