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Barbara Forever

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Monica Castillo RogerEbert.com 1d
It’s an unparalleled tribute to an artist using her own words and medium to tell her story. Go to Full Review
Sam Bodrojan IndieWire Jan 25
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
Sean P. Means The Movie Cricket 1d
3/4
Barbara Hammer was a singular and usually confrontational figure in American cinema, so it’s appropriate that directory Brydie O’Connor’s documentary about her, "Barbara Forever," is so unique and in-your-face. Go to Full Review
Santanu Das Hindustan Times 2d
3.5/5
Iconic filmmaker Barbara Hammer is very much alive and unforgettable in this new documentary that is largely built on archival material. Go to Full Review
Dan Mecca The Film Stage 4d
It often feels like a Barbara Hammer film itself while evolving into a sharp, clever montage that moves fast and entertains throughout. Go to Full Review
Dave Giannini Geek Vibes Nation 5d
8.5/10
Barbara Forever is a necessary documentary even now, in the way it shows lesbian relationships with zero concern for the male eye or entertainment. Go to Full Review
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Movie Info

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