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Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People (1984)
10 minAnimationDocumentary
TMDb6.3/1010 votes
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.
Country: United States
Director: Ayoka Chenzira
Cast
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Carol Jean Lewis
Narrator
Keywords
Style:satire
Plot:race politicshairstylestop motionhairracismself lovewoman directorblack historyself-liberationvideo collagewigsbeauty standardsafrican american historyafrican americanshort filmblack hairblack identityblack powerblack culture16mm filmafro
Time:1980s
