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Series · 2022 · Documentary

The Hair Tales

★5.1 2022 1 Season Michaela Angela Davis TV-MA

The series leads the audience through a revelatory journey connecting the personal tales of phenomenal Black women to broader societal and historic themes. The stories shared in the series offer an honest and layered look into the complex culture of Black hair and, ultimately, Black women’s identity, beauty, cultural and social contributions and humanity.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Oprah Winfrey: Beyond a Wild Dream

Episode 01

Oprah Winfrey: Beyond a Wild Dream

Oct 22, 2022 · 42 min

Born with a thick head of hair and a “desire to inspire,” Oprah always understood the impact of Black hair.

Issa Rae: Powerful Versatility

Episode 02

Issa Rae: Powerful Versatility

Oct 22, 2022 · 42 min

Black hairs’ ability to shapeshift often mystifies others, but Issa Rae reveals its super power.

Ayanna Pressley: Embodied Liberation

Episode 03

Ayanna Pressley: Embodied Liberation

Oct 29, 2022 · 42 min

Freedom ain’t free — nor is maintaining our hair or humanity. Ayanna Pressley puts her ambition, betrayal, loss and beauty on the table. In this episode, we unpack how the hair salon is the Black women's country club and the politics of hair.

CHIKA: Audacious Visibility

Episode 04

CHIKA: Audacious Visibility

Nov 5, 2022 · 42 min

When the others count us out, we show out. Being CHIKA is a revolutionary act. She cut trauma out of her hair, and stepped into herself as an artistic alchemist. We unpack the unregulated madness of perms, bra strap level goals and the art of Black hair.

Marsai Martin: Freedom's Heir

Episode 05

Marsai Martin: Freedom's Heir

Nov 12, 2022 · 42 min

Our hair won't be watered down. Marsai Martin found out the hard way. Empowered by generations, she can let her Freedom Hair run wild into big boss possibilities. Unpacked here: the privilege of unprofessionalism, Barbie and Black imagery in media.

Chlöe Bailey: Deeply Rooted

Episode 06

Chlöe Bailey: Deeply Rooted

Nov 19, 2022 · 42 min

Anchored in the love of her family, Chloe Bailey celebrates how being "loc'd" for life will never box her in; unpacking employment access, acceptability and how Black hair and girls are worthy of protection.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 5.1 /10

based on 7 votes

Synopsis

The series leads the audience through a revelatory journey connecting the personal tales of phenomenal Black women to broader societal and historic themes. The stories shared in the series offer an honest and layered look into the complex culture of Black hair and, ultimately, Black women’s identity, beauty, cultural and social contributions and humanity.

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Cast

1 principal cast

Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross

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Where to watch The Hair Tales

The Hair Tales is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary from Michaela Angela Davis has 1 season and 6 total episodes, rated 5.1/10 by 7 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Hair Tales have?

The Hair Tales has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

Is The Hair Tales still on the air?

The Hair Tales is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs The Hair Tales?

The Hair Tales airs on OWN.

When did The Hair Tales first air?

The Hair Tales first aired on October 22, 2022.

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