Review of Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis (2007) by Jonathan Rosenbaum for Chicago Reader — 03 Nov 2014
He resisted commodification by continuously reediting his other films and reworking his live performances--a dazzling legacy that influenced everyone from Warhol to Fellini to John Waters. In some ways Smith's art became commodified only after he died and his estranged sister gained control over his work, though that did lead to this documentary, a fascinating introduction to his special world.
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This review of Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis (2007) was written by Jonathan Rosenbaum and published by Chicago Reader on 03 Nov 2014.
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