"During her 50-year-long filmmaking career, Barbara Hammer pioneered queer cinema, documenting the little known histories of lesbians and feminists. Reflecting on political struggles, aging, love, body image, beauty standards, and queerness, her films stand as a time capsule and an ode to queer culture."
"Hosted by Portland's Lesbian Cinema Club—a group formed around a love of lesbian art and a drive to financially support gender affirming care—this screening offers a cinematic way to start or continue your queer education!"
Barbara Hammer's five-decade filmmaking career established her as a pioneer in queer cinema, creating works that document lesbian and feminist histories often overlooked in mainstream media. Her films serve as cultural artifacts examining political activism, aging, romantic relationships, body image, and beauty standards within queer communities. A screening organized by Portland's Lesbian Cinema Club features six of her short films, including seminal early works such as Super Dyke, Women I Love, and Multiple Orgasm from the mid-1970s. The event combines artistic appreciation with community support, as proceeds benefit gender-affirming healthcare initiatives. This curated selection offers both an introduction and continuation point for viewers exploring queer cinema and cultural history.
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