Barbara Hammer was an American filmmaker, editor, and director known for her pioneering work in avant-garde cinema. Born on May 15, 1939, in Hollywood, she made significant contributions to LGBTQ+ representation in film. Over her career, she focused on themes of sexuality and feminism, utilizing innovative techniques to challenge traditional narratives. Hammer's works explore the intersection of personal and political identity, leaving a lasting impact on independent cinema. She passed away on March 16, 2019, in New York due to ovarian cancer.
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Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (8:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Barbara
foreign, stranger, foreigner
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Barbara Hammer belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Hollywood
Place of Death: Manhattan
Cause of Death: ovarian cancer
Educated At: Cinema Department at San Francisco State University | University of San Francisco | San Francisco State University | University of California, Los Angeles
Occupation: autobiographer | video artist | film editor | film producer | film director | filmmaker | artist
Employers: European Graduate School
Awards Received: Judy Grahn Award | Guggenheim Fellowship | Lambda Literary Award
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Ephemeris for May 15, 1939
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 15, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Taurus 4 | 25 Taurus 14 | 16 Leo 19 |
| Moon | 13 Aries 5 | 0 Capricorn 2 | 3 Gemini 40 |
| Mercury | 1 Taurus 56 | 9 Taurus 26 | 17 Leo 47 |
| Venus | 24 Aries 16 | 10 Aries 30 | 8 Leo 55 |
| Mars | 26 Capricorn 54 | 12 Leo 43 | 25 Capricorn 16 |
| Jupiter | 0 Aries 46 | 24 Gemini 27 | 8 Aries 32 |
| Saturn | 25 Aries 19 | 29 Pisces 9 | 1 Taurus 24 |
| Uranus | 18 Taurus 13 | 27 Taurus 11 | 21 Taurus 50 |
| Neptune | 20 Virgo 37 | 1 Aries 30 | 21 Virgo 44 |
| Pluto | 29 Cancer 27 | 3 Aquarius 47 | 1 Leo 31 |
| Rahu | 7 Scorpio 44 | 24 Pisces 21 | 3 Scorpio 11 |
| Ketu | 7 Taurus 44 | 24 Virgo 21 | 3 Taurus 11 |
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