Looking across Kathy Connors’s archive, it is easy to notice a directness that keeps the viewer focused on her rather than the background, so even simpler material retains some personality. Viewers notice enough variety to keep different parts of the archive from blending together, which helps the material remain recognizable. She came into the game fearless, raw and ready to take over. Every glance Kathy Connors gives feels personal, even if you’re just watching. Even now, she finds new ways to break the rules.