Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People (1984)
5.5
/10 By 6 Votes
Overview : 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.
Release Date : January 1, 1984
Runtime : 10m
Genre : Animation, Documentary
Companies : Milestone Films
Countries : United States of America
Keywords : race politics, satire, hairstyle, stop motion, hair, racism, self love, woman director, black history, self-liberation, video collage, 1980s, wigs, beauty standards, african american history, african american, short film, black hair, black identity, black power, black culture, 16mm film, afro
