The best thing about Brydie O’Connor’s documentary Barbara Forever is how it functions as an interesting, engaging movie on its own terms. It is ultimately much more than a celebration of a great artist (Hammer passed away in 2019). It often feels like a Barbara Hammer film itself while evolving into a sharp, clever montage that moves fast and entertains throughout. Much like Hammer’s films, Barbara Forever is deeply curious about small, personal tendencies and larger questions of legacy at the same time. Barbara Forever demands that you watch or rewatch Hammer’s deep, fascinating filmography, while excelling as its own entertaining work of art.