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Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People

Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People

19845.60h 10m

Overview

An animated satire on the question of self-image for African American women living in a society where beautiful hair is viewed as hair that blows in the wind and lets you be free. Lively tunes and witty narration accompany a quick-paced inventory of relaxers, gels, and curlers. This short film has become essential for discussions of racism, African American cinema, and empowerment.

Directed by Ayoka Chenzira
Written by Ayoka Chenzira
Produced by Ayoka Chenzira
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Carol Jean Lewis

Narrator

Themes & Keywords

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About Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People

Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People is a animation, documentary film released in 1984 exploring themes of race politics, satire, hairstyle, stop motion, hair, racism. Directed by Ayoka Chenzira, it stars Carol Jean Lewis. An animated satire on the question of self-image for African American women living in a society where beautiful hair is viewed as hair that blows in the wind and lets you be free. Lively tunes and witty narration accompany a quick-paced inventory of relaxers, gels, and curlers. This short film has become essential for discussions of racism, African American cinema, and empowerment.

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