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My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage

(My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage)
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Original Title : My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage
Time : 90 Min
Genre : Documentary
Project Type : Movie
Year of release : 2010
Director : Jay Bluemke, Regina Kimbell
Writer : Jay Bluemke, Brighton Kimbell, Regina Kimbell
Producer : Jay Bluemke, Regina Kimbell
Project State : completed
Origin Country/Region : United States
Original Language : English
About : "My Nappy Roots" explores the politics, culture and history of African American hair. Is there such a thing as "Good and Bad" hair? How has the Eurocentric ideal of beauty influenced black hair through modern history? "My Nappy Roots" will...See more"My Nappy Roots" explores the politics, culture and history of African American hair. Is there such a thing as "Good and Bad" hair? How has the Eurocentric ideal of beauty influenced black hair through modern history? "My Nappy Roots" will vibrantly depict some of the complex social, political and cultural influences that have dominated the dialogue surrounding African and African American hairstyles from styling patterns and cultural trends to the business of black hair care products, services and advertising. The film will use the evolution of black hairstyles as a touchstone to address the broader struggle of African American people in their search for social control, identity and economic independence. Written by Regina Kimbell and Jay Bluemke See less Read more: Plot summary

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