In the black community, its almost taboo to discuss the issue, and, quite frankly, i am grateful that the brilliant chris rock has written and stars in the documentary good hair directed by. Jul 31, 2009 when chris rocks daughter, lola, came up to him crying and asked, daddy, how come i dont have good hair. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Chris rocks daughter inspired new documentary good hair. He is the son of rosalie tingman, a teacher and social worker for the mentally handicapped, and julius rock, a truck driver and newspaper deliveryman, whose own father was a preacher. He tells us about sodium hydroxide, a toxin used to relax hair. Good hair is a documentary about black women and their hair. Mar 07, 2010 what does chris rock, celebrities, random folks from salons, dermatologist and chemist say about relaxers in the documentary movie good hair. Instead of truly exploring the history and complex relationship that black people, and especially women, have with their hair, it came off mainly as a defense of straightened hair notwithstanding that one bit about the destructive damage that hair straightening products can do to an ordinary tin can.
Find out why chris rocks daughters inspired him to get to the root of why africanamerican women are obsessed with their. Good hair is a 2009 american documentary film directed by jeff stilson and produced by chris rock productions and hbo films, starring and narrated by comedian chris rock. Jan 10, 2019 chris rock had a chance to finally answer those mystical questions about black womens hair in a format that wouldnt make anyone too uncomfortable. Mar 01, 2017 natural hair the movie is an answer to chris rocks good hair dallas, tx grind over matter films is currently in production on a new documentary film entitled natural hair the movie. With chris rock, maya angelou, al sharpton, tanya crumel. In good hair, chris travels from beauty shops in brooklyn to sacred indian temples to get to the root of why africanamerican women place so much importance on their hair. Rock is a democrat, who has expressed support for barack obama, al gore and hillary clinton. It is a film to be compared with the likable british movie on the same subject. Im going to take the painful stance of suggesting thats because there arent a lot of black. Good hair movie chris rock sells black hair youtube. Even women who are all too familiar with the culture of black hair will learn and probably be shocked when chris rock interviews the chinese and korean beauty. It explores the culture and aesthetics of hair in the african american female community. Chris rocks talks to men about the myth you are not allowed to touch a black womans hair in his new film good.
Chris rock explores the black hair industry the star. Throughout the movie, rock who serves as a writer and producer on the film interviews various black actorsactresses. Chris rock interview with moving pictures about the documentray good hair duration. He realized she had already absorbed the perception among some black people that curly hair was not good. Chris rocks talks to men about the myth you are not allowed to touch a black womans hair in his new film good hair in theaters this october. Good hair movie chris rock sells black hair by goodhairmovie. Chris rocks long record of advocacy for black actresses. He visits bronner brothers annual hair convention in atlanta.
Chris rock had a chance to finally answer those mystical questions about black womens hair in a format that wouldnt make anyone too uncomfortable. Chris rock has been an avid fan of the new york mets baseball team since childhood. That is why comedian chris rocks documentary good hair about black womens issues with their hair is sure to spark discussion and debate, no matter what color or race the viewer may be. Through interviews with celebrities, hair stylists, hair product manufacturers, and academics. The black compulsion to straighten, lengthen, and lusterize hair comes from an. Rock interviews celebrities such as icet and raven symone, and visits. Good hair chris rock documentary critical media project. Chris rock on the billion dollar black good hair industry. An expose of comic proportions that only chris rock could pull off, good hair visits hair salons and.
May 25, 2011 that is why comedian chris rocks documentary good hair about black womens issues with their hair is sure to spark discussion and debate, no matter what color or race the viewer may be. Chris rock, a man with two daughters, asks about good hair, as defined by black americans, mostly black women. Chris rocks good hair doesnt genuinely explore complex. This movie is one of a kind and helps people to understand the different facts that black women see when they see hair. Chris rocks good hair looks at business of black hair. The recent release of chris rocks new movie, good hair, brings up an issue that hollywood would rather ignore. When chris rocks daughter, lola, came up to him crying and asked, daddy, how come i dont have good hair. Comedian chris rock takes you on a hair raising journey through the extreme lengths africanamerican women will go to for good hair. May 25, 2011 chris rock gets to the root of the problem early on in his fascinating and often hilarious documentary, good hair. South carolinaborn african american comedian chris rock grew up in brooklyn and projected a marked aptitude for comedy early in life. Through interviews with celebrities, hair stylists, hairproduct manufacturers, and academics.
Chris rock on his new films death at a funeral and good hair. Good hair is an insightful and entertaining, yet remarkably serious. People say to us, when we talk about our movie, that it reminds them of chris rocks movie good hair. Chris rock on good hair movie debut at toronto international film festival by inside the story. May 28, 2010 chris rock in a still from his documentary good hair but beyond the psychic pain is a world of economic injustice. It also delves into the big business of the hair industry, as well as the global trade of. Comedian chris rock takes you on a hairraising journey through the extreme lengths africanamerican women will go to for good hair. Even though we like his movie, this film is different because it provides a solution to where good hair left off, says reginald titus jr.
Chris rock talks and discusses the different processes and how they affect women today. What he discovers is that black hair is a big business that doesnt always benefit the black. Chris rock is an emmywinning comedian, devoted husband and loving fatherbut its time to get to know a new side of this funnyman. In the new documentary good hair, chris rock finds great comedy in what still lingers as a tragedy. Chris rocks good hair doesnt genuinely explore complex issues. All christopher guestallusions aside, this is a crucial documentary about race.
Apr 11, 2010 the recent release of chris rock s new movie, good hair, brings up an issue that hollywood would rather ignore. Were talking, of course, about the creative ripoff of one artists idea or content by another artist for commercial gain and recognition. Nov 04, 2009 chris rock is an emmywinning comedian, devoted husband and loving father but its time to get to know a new side of this funnyman. Even women who are all too familiar with the culture of black hair will learn and probably be shocked when chris rock interviews the chinese and korean beauty shop suppliers, and visits the sweatshops in india. Chris rock, the host and narrator, is a likable man, quick, truly curious, with the gift of encouraging people to speak openly about a subject they usually keep private. Chris rock hosts this exploration into hair issues in the africanamerican community, talking to celebrities, experts and hairdressers. Chirs rock comedy movies full length english good hair. Rock says he was provoked to make the film after his daughter asked him, daddy, why dont i have good hair. Prompted by a question from his young daughter, comic chris rock sets out to explore the importance of hair in black culture. Good hair is a documentary film created and produced by chris rock and released in 2009.
Yet the stark difference between the two movies is that my nappy roots. An expose of comic proportions that only chris rock could pull off, good. Rock traveled the new york club circuit during his adolescence, so aggressively and persistently that he. Good hair 2009 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Chris rock is an emmywinning comedian, devoted husband and loving father but its time to get to know a new side of this funnyman. In the new film good hair, chris rock explores the wonders of africanamerican hairstyles as he chats with people to find out what is good hair. Roadside attractionsa woman sits under the dryer with her chemically relaxed hair in the docucomedy good hair. Chris rock visits beauty salons and hairstyling battles, scientific laboratories and.
Watch good hair 2009 full movie free online streaming tubi. Chris rock visits beauty salons and hairstyling battles, scientific laboratories and indian temples to explore the way hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationships, and selfesteem of the black community in this expos of. After chris released his documentary, the tyra banks show discussed this same topic, that is good hair what is it, does it exist, is it just a bad label, etc. Good hair is a breezy, light hearted film regarding hair and the female black community presented by chris rock. That doesnt mean the movie isnt warm, funny and entertaining. It also delves into the big business of the hair industry, as well as the global trade of hair to feed the african american market. He looks at weaves, and he travels to india where tonsure ceremonies produce much of the hair sold in america. Oct 23, 2009 chris rock, a man with two daughters, asks about good hair, as defined by black americans, mostly black women.
Nearly everyone in chris rocks movie seems to agree on a few critical ideas that can happen when you limit your sample. He conveys a lot of information, but also some unfortunate opinions and misleading facts. Oct 20, 20 a raucous adventure prompted by rock s daughter approaching him and asking, daddy, how come i dont have good hair. This documentary is an amazing and wonderful incite to everyone who wants to learn about african american hair. Inspired by his two young daughters asking how come i dont have good hair. Its all about relaxing, he and his interviewees observe. Good hair shows chris rock engaging in frank, funny. Chris rock explores the wonders of africanamerican hairstyles. He interviewed everyone from al sharpton to raven symone to gain insight on the appeal of weaves, relaxers and even. In the new film good hair, chris rock explores the wonders of africanamerican hairstyles as he. Good hair is an insightful and entertaining, yet remarkably serious, documentary about africanamerican hair culture. Natural hair the movie is an answer to chris rocks good. Oct 23, 2009 in the new documentary good hair, chris rock finds great comedy in what still lingers as a tragedy. A journey through black hairitage makes a much stronger sociopolitical statement about.
A raucous adventure prompted by rocks daughter approaching him and asking, daddy, how come i dont have good hair. What rock discovers is that black hair is a big business that doesnt always. Aug 11, 2009 in the black community, its almost taboo to discuss the issue, and, quite frankly, i am grateful that the brilliant chris rock has written and stars in the documentary good hair directed by. The film documents black womens quest for straight hair in a society that pushes european notions of beauty. Chris rock rob latourinvision via associated press. Maybe im the only one, but i thought chris rocks documentary good hair was a major letdown. Chris rock full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Also, it was delightful to see chris rock with his precious daughters. Premiering at the sundance film festival on january 18, 2009, good hair had a limited release to theaters in the united states by roadside attractions on october 9, 2009, and. Prior to this film i knew nothing about the hair black market in india, so this opened my eyes to yet another form of greedy exploitation. Whats surprising is that this is such a big issue, although.
Its a detour he took after an innocent carpool ride left chris with an idea he just couldnt shake. What does chris rock, celebrities, random folks from salons, dermatologist and chemist say about relaxers in the documentary movie good hair. Chris rock gets to the root of the problem early on in his fascinating and often hilarious documentary, good hair. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. He famously complained that his team had no money during a 2011 interview with david letterman. Chris rock s newest movie good hair takes a comedic and candid look at the nine billion dollar black hair business. Dallas, tx grind over matter films is currently in production on a new documentary film entitled natural hair the movie people say to us, when we talk about our movie, that it reminds them of chris rocks movie good hair. Natural hair the movie is an answer to chris rocks good hair. For help exploring the politics of black hair, rock yet again enlisted the. Chirs rock comedy movies full length english good hair 2009. Chris rock visits beauty salons and hairstyling battles, scientific laboratories and indian temples to explore the way hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationships, and selfesteem of the black community in this expos of comic proportions that only he could pull off. What he discovers is that black hair is a big business that doesnt. Rock takes us on a fascinating journey through hair weaves, relaxers and the amount of money black women spend on hair. Apparently rock was inspired to make the film when his daughter asked him about his good hair which means hair that is not natural to black african american community.
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