Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People(1984)
Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People Synopsis
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.
Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People (1984) is a animation and documentary film directed by Ayoka Chenzira, released on January 1, 1984 with a runtime of 10m. It stars Carol Jean Lewis. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Ayoka Chenzira
- Writers:
- Ayoka Chenzira
- Producers:
- Ayoka Chenzira
- Production:
- Milestone Films
- Status:
- Released
Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Ayoka Chenzira, written by Ayoka Chenzira, produced by Ayoka Chenzira.
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Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 11 ratings.
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Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People online?
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Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People (1984) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People?
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The main cast of Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People (1984) includes Carol Jean Lewis. The film was directed by Ayoka Chenzira. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People released?
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Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People was released on January 1, 1984 and runs for 10m.
Is Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People worth watching?
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Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People (1984) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.