Jan 01, 1984
10 min
Full-HD

Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People (1984)

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.

Category

Animation Documentary

Country

United States of America

Companies

Milestone FIlms

Carol Jean Lewis

Narrator

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