The History of the Carabiner

Name: The History of the Carabiner
Released: 2025-05-01

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·2025· 6 min

Director: Gianna Mazzeo

"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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Marieke Ubachs

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Elisa Da Laqume

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Rudy Cruden

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The History of the Carabiner runs 6 minutes (6min).

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The History of the Carabiner was released in 2025.