Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis 2007

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.

Cast:

Jack Smith
Self (archive footage) 

Nayland Blake
Self 

Ira Cohen
Self 

Tony Conrad
Self 

Richard Foreman
Self 

Ivan Galietti
Self