Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People (1984)
01/01/1984 (US) • 10m
Overview
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.
Top Billed Cast
Narrator
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
-
Revenue
-
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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