The History of the Carabiner

The History of the Carabiner (2025)

N/A 6 min Movie
Documentary

LGBTQ+ Documentary

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.

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Cast

Marieke Ubachs Marieke Ubachs
Elisa Da Laqume Elisa Da Laqume
Rudy Cruden Rudy Cruden
Rex Rank Rex Rank

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