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- Synopsis
- In the movie School Daze, Spike Lee staged a dance number in which two bands of African-American college students debated the merits of "Straight and Nappy" hair in song, and now comedian Chris Rock and filmmaker Jeff Stilson have extended the ......
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- Starring
- Chris Rock
- Director(s)
- Jeff Stilson
- Distributor(s)
- Roadside Attractions
- MPAA Rating
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 95 min.
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Cincinnati, OH 45238
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Critic Reviews
Good Hair is cause for hope that Rock continues to make documentaries. His style is lively, smooth and up-to-date, like the most coveted 'do.Read the full review
Is it possible to talk about the fascinating and complex universe of black hair without dealing with race and identity? That’s the question posed by Good Hair.Read the full review
Rock gives Good Hair a rousing message: Where African-Americans in the '60s adopted a ''natural'' look, they now feel free to coif their heads any way they want. That's cultural power.Read the full review
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