A summer of sexual taboos and liberation unfolds on Fire Island.
BARBARA
Your duty is to go forth and freak out the world
A teen joins friends on Fire Island for summer where they have various sexual encounters. She seduces her brother then they try to influence their parents' views.
Barbara is a 1970 American drama, horror, and romance film directed by Walter Burns about a teenage girl on Fire Island who explores her sexuality and seduces her brother, then together they attempt to convert their parents to their new lifestyle.
Synopsis
The SassyFlix Take
Not your average summer vacation film—unless your family gatherings really go off the rails.
Why Cult
The story unfolds on the infamous Fire Island, a hotbed for hedonism and uninhibited exploration in the 1970s.
Barbara seduces her brother and the pair hatch a scheme to sway their parents, taking taboo to its upper limits.
With graphic nudity, group sex, and a wild spectrum of sexual encounters, this is sexploitation in the psychotronic tradition.
Straight, gay, and everything in between: Barbara's circle explores all orientations, reflecting the era's sexual revolution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbara about? +
Barbara follows a teenage girl on Fire Island as she and her friends engage in various sexual escapades, including with her own brother, culminating in their attempt to convert their parents to a sexually liberated lifestyle.
When was Barbara released? +
Barbara was released in 1970.
Who directed Barbara? +
Barbara was directed by Walter Burns.
How long is Barbara? +
Barbara has a runtime of 97 minutes.
What genre is Barbara? +
Barbara is a drama, horror, and romance film.
Where can I watch Barbara? +
Barbara is available to stream on SassyFlix.