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    My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage

    78'

    2006-04-03

    9

    Documentary,History

    Overview:

    "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.

    WritingJay BluemkeDirectingRegina Kimbell

    Cast

    1

    Self

    Cherrell

    2

    Self

    Kim Fields

    2

    Self

    Vivica A. Fox

    1

    Self

    Ed Gardner

    1

    Self

    Gary Gardner

    1

    Self

    Lalah Hathaway

    1

    Self

    Ella Joyce

    1

    Self

    Ananda Lewis

    1

    Self

    Tre Major

    1

    Self

    Elise Neal

    1

    Self

    Jeff Redd

    3

    Self

    Malcolm-Jamal Warner

    Details:

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          1. Vote Count: 1
          2. Popularity: 0.62
          3. Status: Released
          4. Original title:My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage

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