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April 19-29 Downer Theatre

Barbara Forever

Documentary Closed Captions Available
2026 Brydie O'Connor 102m

Showtimes

Monday, April 20, 2026

12:45PM Downer Theatre - North Cinema

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

1:00PM Downer Theatre - North Cinema

Description

An intimate, dream-like, and masterfully crafted look at the iconic life, work, and legacy of the pioneering feminist experimental filmmaker responsible for some of the most prominent early works in lesbian cinema. Expanded from her 2022 award-winning short LOVE, BARBARA, Brydie O'Connor traces Hammer's prolific canon alongside never-before-seen documentations of her life, revealing her unconventional attempts to live on forever—especially through extensive archival efforts. Fans and newcomers alike: immerse yourselves fully in Hammer's legacy of Dyketactics.


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Series
GenreQueer Program – MFF26
Art & Artists Program – MFF26
Year
2026
Length
102 minutes
Language
English
Country
United States
Director
Brydie O'Connor
Producers
Elijah Stevens, Brydie O'Connor, Claire Edelman
Editor
Matt Hixon