Barbara Forever

This portrait of trailblazing experimental filmmaker Barbara Hammer is a striking account of how personal art can become political strength.

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Credits

  • Director

    Brydie O’Connor

  • With

    Barbara Hammer

  • USA 2026. 102min

  • Courtesy of

    The Film Collaborative

  • Language

    English

Access screenings

Friday 27 March 17:50
Closed Captions (CC) via WatchWord smart glasses

Saturday 28 March 11:00
Descriptive Subtitles
BSL intro / Q&A

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Introduction

‘I was born when I became a lesbian’ says Hammer, her legacy presenting as a testament to this statement. Barbara Forever is a lyrical and beautifully crafted first-person doc that details the iconic artist’s life, from her early seminal works to her mission of an afterlife through film – tracing how she lived, loved, created and inspired. Moving and galvanising, this is a fitting tribute to an indomitable spirit and eternal lesbian icon.

Diana Cipriano

Content advice

Contains scenes of nudity and sex.

How to book

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