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Barbara Forever

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Sam Bodrojan IndieWire 2d
B+
For gay cinephiles, it’s a historic gold mine, worth sifting through basically no matter the documentary’s actual quality. What a lovely relief it is, then, that the O’Connor’s film is worthy of its subject matter. Go to Full Review Mey Rude Out Magazine 5h
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Barbara Hammer’s legacy, and this vibrant and important record of lesbian art, isn’t just secured with this film—it’s forever enshrined. This kind of movie is even more vital now than ever. Go to Full Review Christopher Llewellyn Reed Hammer to Nail 11h
Who would she be without the cinematic gaze? It’s a fitting conundrum to ponder for a director of Hammer’s considerable stature. Go to Full Review James Kleinmann The Queer Review 14h
5/5
Tenderly-crated...as sensual, intimate and uninhibited as much of the work of its prolific subject, pioneering lesbian filmmaker Barbara Hammer. Go to Full Review Alan French InSession Film 1d
B-
’Connor handles the filmmaker’s legacy with care, resulting in a sprawling vision of queer art for over forty years. That alone makes Barbara Forever a must-watch for film historians. Go to Full Review Carla Renata The Curvy Film Critic 2d
Barbara Hammer’s work opened the door for so many artists, and her legacy, so deftly captured here, reminds us why.  She chose to be authentically and unapologetically herself and for that we shall be forever grateful. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Brydie O'Connor

Director

Barbara Hammer

Self

Elijah Stevens

Producer

Brydie O'Connor

Producer

Claire Edelman

Producer

Christine Vachon

Executive Producer

Movie Info

Director
Brydie O'Connor
Producer
Elijah Stevens, Brydie O'Connor, Claire Edelman
Genre
Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 42m