Barbara Forever at Speed Cinema

Barbara Forever
Directed by Brydie O’Connor
Sunday, September 20, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS
$12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members
“Beyond just telling the story of the life of a trailblazing lesbian filmmaker, the documentary is an intimate portrait of a fascinating and indomitable woman who treated life as the ultimate adventure.”—Aviva Dove-Viebahn, Ms. Magazine
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 eighty films, a vast collection of unreleased archival materials, and extensive audio interviews, director 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.  A selection of the Sundance Film Festival. 2026, U.S., DCP, 102 minutes. Recommended for 16+