“Full of loving relationships, artistic triumphs and great sex.” - Jacob Oller, AV Club
“Brydie O’Connor’s Barbara Forever is an astonishing accomplishment.” -Barbara Goslawski, POV
“A loving and intimate tribute to a Queer Cinema Legend” -Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire
Opens October 10 | BARBARA FOREVER is an expansive, immersive exploration of the life, work, and ongoing cultural impact of filmmaker Barbara Hammer—a pioneering artist who lived boldly, created urgently, and transformed cinema through her singular vision. Her films were an extension of herself: sensual, experimental, and unapologetically lesbian, rooted in a profound desire for connection and an insistence on telling her own story. Driven by her canon of over 80 films, a vast collection of unreleased archival materials, and extensive audio interviews, Brydie O’Connor’s portrait allows for Hammer’s voice and images to shine through, becoming both a tribute and an extension of her legacy.
Awards & Nominations
2026 Berlin International Film Festival - Winner, Teddy Award for Best Documentary Film
2026 Sundance Film Festival - Winner, Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award: U.S. Documentary
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu