Wonder Woman

By: BHS Features Staff

February 4, 2026

To change gears from silent parties, starting a ‘70s band, and culture, we are going to focus on bringing back some childhood nostalgia. To all of the Wonder Woman lovers out there, this is a must-read for you.

At our very own Cleveland Museum of Art until Sunday, March 29, Wonder Woman herself (Dara Birnbaum) discusses via a documentary titled “Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman” on how the 1978 film showcased how women are represented in popular media. Admission is free with no ticket required.

In the film, Birnbaum picks apart elements from the main character, Diana, and explains how each part meticulously worked together to create the strong, brave, and fierce Wonder Woman. Each part of Diana’s life pieces together a creative and divine story, ready for filmmaking. 

Dara Birnbaum, born in 1946, always had an interest in the film industry. When she graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she earned her official certificate in Video and Electronic Editing. 

Known as one of the most influential film artists of the 1970s, her work can be seen at numerous exhibitions and has been honored for decades. Locally, the Cleveland Museum of Art has been recognizing and representing her for roughly a decade, too.

Aside from Wonder Woman, she is also known for working with clips that her father shot during WWII. She stated that she wanted to work on this project to educate herself and to understand what she experienced growing up. 

Unfortunately, Birnbaum passed away in 2025 at the age of 78. She will always be remembered for her work of art, especially her breakout role as Wonder Woman.

Come on out and see Birnbaum’s video and the tremendous impact that she made for women all around the world.

{Information sourced from The Cleveland Museum of Art, CMU, and Marian Goodman Gallery.}