Wednesday 11 June, 18.45pm-20.45pm, Barbican Cinema 1, rated 18
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We celebrate the legacy of Barbara Hammer, a true pioneer of LGBTQ+ cinema, with a special event featuring her groundbreaking shorts Dyketactics, Superdyke, Women I Love and Double Strength.
With a career spanning 50 years, Barbara Hammer (1939-2019) is recognised as a pioneer of feminist and queer cinema. A visual artist working primarily in film and video, the 1970s saw Hammer create a groundbreaking body of experimental work that illuminated lesbian histories, lives and representations.
The films Hammer made during the 1970s reflect Hammer’s newfound lesbian identity, sexuality and community. These frank, lustful shorts came out of the women’s movement – an incredible era of personal and political liberation. Her filmmaking changed the landscape not only of cinema, but of queer lives and histories. This event celebrates her legacy with four key shorts from the 1970s and a newer tribute to Hammer by filmmaker Deborah Stratman, live poetry reading by Joelle Taylor and readings by artist/filmmaker Lisa Gornick.
Curated by Selina Robertson. In association with Club des Femmes.
Please note this screening includes depictions of nudity and real sex.