Movie

Benjamin Smoke (2000)

• September 13, 2000
• 1h 12m

• Documentary
• Music

“What is the sound of the queer southern blues?”

Overview

Benjamin Smoke is the highly acclaimed documentary by directors Jem Cohen and Peter Sillen on legendary underground musician Benjamin Smoke. Benjamin Smoke follows the crooked path of this fringe-dweller, speed-freak, occasional drag-queen and all-around renegade living in the hidden Atlanta neighborhood called “Cabbagetown,” and playing with his band Smoke.

Directors

Jem Cohen, Peter Sillen

Starring

Benjamin Dickerson, Patti Smith