Film · 1984 · Animation
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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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.
1 principal cast
Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People (1984) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 10m animation directed by Ayoka Chenzira is rated 6.4/10 by 11 viewers.
Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People was released on January 1, 1984.
Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People was directed by Ayoka Chenzira.
Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People has a runtime of 10 minutes.
Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People is categorized as Animation, Documentary.
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