"You probably don't know jack Smith but you should, because Smith, an underground art pioneer, inspired a new wave of bohemians, including Andy Warhol. The documentary Atlantis makes a brilliant introduction." Entertainment weekly

Jack Smith and the Destruction of the Atlantis is a documentary about Jack Smith, one of the most important American artists from the last 50 years.

Jack Smith, Artist

Jack Smith was a true, wonderful underground artist, and his inspiration can be seen in Warhol, Fellini, John Waters and Nan Goldin to name but a few. Through a liberation from 'normal' (read conservative) narrative, style and representation, his classic 'Flaming Creatures' became a major free-speech issue in the USA, along with Burroughs' 'Naked Lunch' and Lenny Bruce's approach to comedy.

Jack Smith And The Destruction Of The Atlantis

In her feature-length film debut, director Mary Jordan combines Smith’s rare and unseen films and photographs with rare audio recordings, acting appearances, and other relics squeezed from Smith’s vaulted archives. 

Jordan's personal documentary acts as a homage to this great artist who's name is still ignored in art and cinema history.  

Entertainment weekly

"You probably don't know Jack Smith but you should, because Smith, an underground art pioneer, inspired a new wave of bohemians, including Andy Warhol. The documentary Atlantis makes a brilliant introduction."

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You are welcome to stick around afterwards and party if you are inspired by Jack's spirit.