Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis
Synopsis
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 and the Destruction of Atlantis (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-14
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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
Ken Jacobs
Self
George Kuchar
Self
Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt
Self
Sylvere Lotringer
Self
Agosto Machado
Self
Judith Malina
Self
John Matturri
Self
Taylor Mead
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary Jordan
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Jordan
- Original Score
- Matt Morandi, Thurston Moore, Robert Aaron, Joel Diamond
- Original Title
- Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Tongue Press
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary Jordan
Mary Jordan
Matt Morandi, Thurston Moore, Robert Aaron, Joel Diamond
Alex Márquez
Mary Jordan, Stephen Kessler, Ross Morgan, Kenneth Peralta, Richard H. Prince
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Jordan
Director
Mary Jordan
Writer
Mary Jordan
Producer
Alex Márquez
Editor
Kenneth Wayne Bradley
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis about?
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.
Who directed Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis?
Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis was directed by Mary Jordan.
Who stars in Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis?
The principal cast of Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis includes Jack Smith, Nayland Blake, Ira Cohen, Tony Conrad, Richard Foreman.
When was Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis released and how long is it?
Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis was composed by Matt Morandi, Thurston Moore, Robert Aaron, Joel Diamond.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis?
Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).