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Documentary Celebrates Lesbian Filmmaker

Updated 2026-10-27 11:50 UTC 1 source Positive

Director Brydie O’Connor’s documentary 'Barbara Forever' honors the life and work of pioneering lesbian filmmaker Barbara Hammer. The film is supported by industry veteran Christine Vachon, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by queer filmmakers.

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‘Barbara Forever’ Director Brydie O’Connor on Celebrating a Lesbian Icon Who Did It All – and Getting Support From Christine Vachon

Lesbian artist Barbara Hammer felt invisible for most of her life. She started making films in the late 1960s, but emerging queer filmmakers often face the same challenges today. “I really felt her frustration at so many different points,” says Brydie O’Connor, director of “Barbara Forever.” “We had

2026-10-27 11:45 UTC