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Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis
First aired on Apr 11, 2007
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Genres: 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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Jack Smith | Self (archive footage)
Nayland Blake | Self
Ira Cohen | Self
Tony Conrad | Self
Richard Foreman | Self
Ivan Galietti | Self
Featured Crew
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Mary Jordan | Director
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Mary Jordan | Writer
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Kenneth Peralta | Executive Producer
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Richard H. Prince | Executive Producer
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Alessandra Zeka | Line Producer
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Thurston Moore | Music