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.
| Title | Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People |
|---|---|
| Year | 1984 |
| Genre | Animation, Documentary |
| Country | United States of America |
| Studio | Milestone FIlms |
| Cast | Carol Jean Lewis |
| Crew | Ayoka Chenzira (Director), Ayoka Chenzira (Producer), Ayoka Chenzira (Writer), Ayoka Chenzira (Animation), Ayoka Chenzira (Art Designer), Joseph Burton (Editor) |
| Keyword | 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 |
| Release | Jan 01, 1984 |
| Runtime | 10 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb | 5.50 / 10 by 6 users |
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