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This archive-driven exploration of the life, work and legacy of pioneering lesbian filmmaker Barbara Hammer turns the lens on its genius subject with a sensitivity and spirit that recalls Hammer’s iconic artistic work. In her 2026 Berlinale Teddy Award-winning debut feature, Brydie O’Connor skillfully deploys a treasure trove of archival footage, immersing us in Barbara’s story, the footage frequently guided by Hammer’s own voice. BARBARA FOREVER is a celebration of a groundbreaking artist who chose to create work that embraced her life, body, and lesbian identity, told not only with tremendous affection but also a candor and curiosity of which Hammer would most certainty approve.
“It is ultimately much more than a celebration of a great artist…. It often feels like a Barbara Hammer film itself while evolving into a sharp, clever montage that moves fast and entertains throughout. It’s funny and disarming and, ultimately, quietly uplifting.” —Dan Mecca, The Film Stage “[Director Brydie O’Connor] delivers an avant-garde film in the manner of Hammer’s work, educating people about the iconic artist while also making them experience the sort of film Hammer was known for…. BARBARA FOREVER stands as a confident feature documentary for its filmmaker, yet also as a singular artistic statement after Hammer that should add new admirers for her work.” —Murtada Ellfadl, Variety “O’Connor presents an entrance into the mind and life of a queer iconoclast. Formatted by a viscerally moving body of work and a discerning hand, this film is a true immortalization conducted by Hammer but curated by O’Connor: a remarkable collaboration between queer filmmakers past and present, and a testament to the impact of trailblazing.” —Peyton Robinson, rogerebert.com
Additional showtimes may be posted on Mon, Sep 28
