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Benjamin Smoke

2000

72 minutes

DocumentaryMusic

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.

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Criterion Channel

Top Cast

Benjamin Dickerson headshot

Benjamin Dickerson

Himself (as Benjamin)

Patti Smith headshot

Patti Smith

Herself