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Good Hair

Rated PG-13 for some language including sex and drug references, and brief partial nudity.

PG-13 In Theaters 10/9/2009 , 95min.
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Plot & Details

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 conversation to a full-length film in this witty documentary with serious undertones. Rock says he was inspired to make the film when his young daughter asked him, "Daddy, how come I don't have good hair?" and he and Stilson examine black America's obsession with their hair as they visit the Bronner Brothers International Hair Show, an annual trade show for the African-American hair care industry which includes fierce competitions among stylists from around the country and demonstrations of new hair products and techniques. Along the way, Rock also talks to a number of African-American luminaries about their hair issues (including Maya Angelou, the Rev. Al Sharpton, Nia Long, Raven Symone, Ice-T, and Paul Mooney), researches the dangers of many common hair-straightening treatments, reveals the surprising expense of regular hair "relaxing" and weaves, and ponders what the pursuit of straight hair says about African-American cultural identity. Good Hair received its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.
  • MPAA Rating: PG-13
  • Genre(s): Comedy,Documentary
  • Run Time: 95min.
  • Theatrical Release Date: 10/09/2009
  • DVD Release Date: 02/16/2010
  • Distributor(s): Roadside Attractions
  • Director(s): Jeff Stilson
  • Starring: Chris Rock
  • Themes: Race Relations
  • Keywords: Black [race],hair,hair-care,race/ethnicity
  • Country of Origin: USA - Limited (10-09-2009)
  • Language: English

Awards

Toronto International Film Festival

Year Award CategoryCast & Crew Result
2009 Toronto International Film Festival Film Presented Nominated
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