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Barbara Forever

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Murtada Elfadl Variety Feb 4
To heighten the challenge, Hammer has already documented much of that herself in many experimental films about living as a queer woman. O’Connor proves herself up to the task by eschewing the traditional cradle-to-grave narrative. Go to Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Feb 4
3.5/4
Takes an experimental approach that mirrors Hammer’s indelible work that is as touching as it is elucidating. Go to Full Review Monica Castillo RogerEbert.com Feb 2
It’s an unparalleled tribute to an artist using her own words and medium to tell her story. Go to Full Review Aviva Dove-Viebahn Ms. Magazine 10h
Beyond just telling the story of the life of a trailblazing lesbian filmmaker, the documentary is an intimate portrait of a fascinating and indomitable woman who treated life as the ultimate adventure. Go to Full Review Diego Batlle Otroscines.com 2d
4/5
Barbara Forever stands on its own merits and is a remarkable work of archival research, editing, and exposition that transcends the mere framework of a tribute (which it also is). [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Sarah Manvel In Their Own League 6d
It’s terrific to see a documentary that does its subject such total justice while making such a firm connection to the current moment. 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