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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.
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
Casts
Carol Jean Lewis
Narrator
Crews

Ayoka Chenzira
Director

Ayoka Chenzira
Animation

Ayoka Chenzira
Art Designer
Joseph Burton
Editor

Ayoka Chenzira
Producer

Ayoka Chenzira
Writer

Ayoka Chenzira
Editor
Vittorio Bucchieri
Title Designer
Pamela Perras
Title Designer
Ann Chapman
Still Photographer
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