Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis

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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  Jack Smith

  Self (archive footage)
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  Ira Cohen

  Self
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  Tony Conrad

  Self
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  Helen Geets

  Self
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  Henry Hills

  Self
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  Gary Indiana

  Self
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  Ken Jacobs

  Self
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  George Kuchar

  Self
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  Judith Malina

  Self
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  Taylor Mead

  Self