Sappho

Film Maker
Hammer, Barbara
Year
1979
Country
U.S.A.
Language
Format
16mm
Length
7
Genre
experimental, queer
Category
LGBTQ, Literary/theatre, Literature, Poetry, Work about Women, Work by Women

Using the sixth century B.C. lyricist’s poetry, a group of women unwrap the papyrus gauze of the lesbian goddess and bring her to life. Made by Barbara and six students, together at the Women’s Building in Los Angeles.

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