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Barbara Forever Review: Portrait of an Iconoclastic Filmmaker

by Barbara Goslawski
January 25, 2026
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Experimental filmmaker Barbara Hammer receives a welcome survey of her legacy of putting women's lives, loves, and bodies on film in Barbara Forever.

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Back at @hotdocs_ for 1 screening only, catch fest Back at @hotdocs_ for 1 screening only, catch festival favourite #TheGardenerAndTheDictator this weekend as Jane Hui Wang shares her family story. 🎟: use HDCxGD20 to save 20% on tickets! 📆: Jan 18, 7:00 PM 📰: Read more in Liam Lacey's interview with Wang! (Link in bio.) #Documentary #Toronto #movies #HotDocs
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We're at the @psfilmfest this year, with coverage We're at the @psfilmfest this year, with coverage rolling including the world premiere of Elvis, Rocky & Me: The Carol Connors Story! Stay tuned for more. 🔗: povmagazine.com #Elvis #elvispresley #carolconnors #psiff2026
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