Through a creative blend of mixed-media and charismatic narration balancing humor, sass and historical gravity, discover the queer history of the carabiner in this latest WaterBear Original, directed by Gianna Mazzeo and made in partnership with Nikon. Follow the carabiner’s story, from its humble 1911 climbing roots (thanks, Otto "Rambo" Herzog), to empowering butch mechanics and postal workers in the 60s, becoming a potent signal of identity and attraction in the 80’s (think Tinder, but with hardware) and as a TikTok fashion sensation today.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Marieke Ubachs, Elisa Da Laqume, Rudy Cruden, Rex Rank
Crew: Gianna Mazzeo (Director), Rickey Welch (Executive Producer), Alexia Lafeuille (Associate Producer), Chiara Sriram (Makeup & Hair), Emelia Portellos (Gaffer), Gianna Mazzeo (Writer)
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Studio: Waterbear Films
Runtime: 6 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Oct 28, 2023
IMDb: 10
Keywords:lgbt rights, queer history
