GOOD HAIR

GOOD HAIR

2009, 1h 36min

AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

Gotham Independent Film Award Nomination
Best Documentary

DIRECTOR

Jeff Stilson

SCREENWRITERS

Chris Rock, Jeff Stilson, Lance Crouther

CAST

Tanya Crumel, Kevin Kirk, Jason Griggers, Maya Angelou

PRODUCERS

Nelson George, Jenny Hunter, Kevin O’Donnell, Chris Rock

Synopsis

Good Hair is a 2009 American comedy documentary film produced by Chris Rock Productions and HBO Films, starring and narrated by comedian Chris Rock. Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2009, Good Hair had a limited release to theaters in the United States by Roadside Attractions on October 9, 2009, and opened across the country on October 23.

The film focuses on the issue of how African-American women have perceived their hair and historically styled it. The film explores the current styling industry for black women, images of what is considered acceptable and desirable for African-American women’s hair in the United States, and their relation to African-American culture.