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In her collection of over 100 films, pioneering experimental filmmaker Barbara Hammer centered her own body, community, and love to create performative documentations of her lived experience as a lesbian. Her imprint on the art world, on women artists, and on the lesbian community is profound and indelible. However, her greatest love of all ? Florrie Burke, who was her partner of over 30 years ? was left largely visually unexplored in her public work. In LOVE, BARBARA, the viewer witnesses Burke?s enduring love and grief as she discovers artwork inspired by their relationship, much of it previously unseen, that Hammer left for her to find only after she was gone. This film blends cinematic imagery and archival materials such as video letters, sketches, and writing to offer a touching tribute to Hammer. It is simultaneously a reflection on Hammer?s life and the continuance of an intimate conversation between lovers that transcends death. LOVE, BARBARA offers an artistic exploration of grief, love, sexuality, and what it takes to make a radical impact through art.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    15 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    USA
  • Premiere
    Utah Premiere
  • Rating
    Not Rated
  • Subtitle Language
    No Subtitles - Film is in English OR is non-vocal
  • Awards
    2022 Grand Jury Prize, Outstanding Short Documentary- Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival
  • Note
    2023 NewFest: The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival 2022 Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival 2022 Wicked Queer: Boston LGBTQ+ Film Festival
  • Director
    Brydie O?Connor
  • Screenwriter
    Brydie O?Connor
  • Filmmaker
    Director of Photography - Maria Rusche