Watch Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People (1984) : Movies Trailer 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. | ||
Release Date | : | Jan 01, 1984 |
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Genres | : | Animation, Documentary |
Production Company | : | Milestone FIlms |
Production Countries | : | United States of America |
Casts | : | Carol Jean Lewis |
Plot Keywords | : | race politics, satire, hairstyle, stop motion, hair, racism, self love, woman director, black history, self-liberation, video collage, 1980s, wigs, beauty standards, african american history, african american, short film, black hair, black identity, black power, black culture, 16mm film, afro |
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