Barbara Hammer
American filmmaker (1939-2019) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 79
Barbara Jean Hammer was an American feminist film director, producer, writer, and cinematographer. She is known for being one of the pioneers of the lesbian film genre, and her career spanned over 50 years.
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A Month of Single FramesFilm, 20192016Film HawkFilm2013Guggenheim FellowshipAward2011Judy Grahn AwardAward2010
!W.A.R.: !Women Art RevolutionFilm2007
Fucking Different New YorkFilm, Director2000
History LessonsFilm, Director, Producer1995
Out in South AfricaFilm, Director1991
Vital SignsFilm, Director1989Still PointFilm, Director1987
No No Nooky T.V.Film, Director1984
Parisian BlindsFilm, Director1981
PoolsFilm, Director1978
Double StrengthFilm, Director1975
SuperdykeFilm, Director1973
“X”Film, Director1939Born15 May 1939People around Barbara
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About this person
Hammer is known for having created experimental films dealing with women's issues such as gender roles, lesbian relationships, coping with aging, and family life. She resided in New York City and Kerhonkson, New York, and taught each summer at the European Graduate School.
