🎬 Animation, Documentary

Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People

⭐ 6.1/10 1984 10m Dir. Ayoka Chenzira

About this movie

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.

Quick facts

Year
1984
Runtime
10m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.1/10
Votes
9
Genre
Animation, Documentary
Director
Language
EN

Cast

🎭 Animation 🎭 Documentary 🎬 Ayoka Chenzira 👤 Carol Jean Lewis
race politics satire hairstyle stop motion hair racism self love woman director black history self-liberation video collage 1980s

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Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People has a runtime of 10m ( and 10 minutes).
Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People was directed by Ayoka Chenzira and released in 1984.
Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People is a Animation, Documentary film (1984).
The cast of Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People includes Carol Jean Lewis.
Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People has a TMDB rating of 6.1/10 based on 9 votes.

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