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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.
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Lesbian filmmaker Barbara Hammer felt invisible for most of her life. She began making films in the late 1960s, a period when queer voices were largely ignored. Emerging queer filmmakers today still confront similar obstacles, according to director Brydie O’Connor. O’Connor, who helms the documentary “Barbara Forever,” says she felt Hammer’s frustration at many different points. The film explores Hammer’s legacy and the ongoing challenges faced by queer artists.
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