Comedy,Documentary
United States of America
Good Hair is a 2009 American documentary film directed by Jeff Stilson and produced by Chris Rock Productions and HBO Films. The film examines the culture of African-American hair and the styling industry surrounding it. Rock, who serves as the film's narrator and interviewer, visits beauty salons, barbershops, and hair styling competitions to explore the societal and cultural pressures surrounding African-American hair, particularly the pressure on black women to conform to unrealistic beauty standards.
In addition to speaking to experts in the hairstyling industry and African-American community, Rock also travels to India to delve into the human hair trade, which is a significant source of hair extensions sold around the world. The film also explores the use of toxic chemicals in hair relaxers and the potential health risks associated with them.
Overall, Good Hair is a comedic yet insightful look at the often-overlooked cultural and societal pressures surrounding African-American hair, and the profound impact these pressures can have on individuals' self-esteem and well-being.
