Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People
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Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People

Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People

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TMDB Rating

9

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1984

Release Year

10 min

Runtime

Animation
Documentary

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.

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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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