‘Good Hair’ Has Chris Rock Getting to the Roots of Follicle Follies

Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 9, 2009 - 2:44pm

CHICAGO – Positioning himself as a informational bridge-builder, comedian Chris Rock explores the often complex social economics of African American hair, specifically the intense styling that is a borderline obsession for women of color.

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Traveling virtually throughout the world, Rock witnesses the channels of commerce, politics and even religious overtones in relationship to African American women (and to a lesser degree black men and all women) and their coiffure.

Using a black hair stylist’s convention as a centerpiece for the documentary, Rock plays the unbelieving observer as he goes from booth to booth at the convention. The highlight of the gathering is an elaborate presentation of stylists who put on broadway-style or hip hop shows with themes that communicate the technique variations of participating rock-star-like hair stylists.

”Good Hair,” a documentary moderated by Chris Rock, has a limited release October 9th, 2009. Check local theaters. Rated “PG-13.” Featuring interviews with Eve, Ice-T, Al Sharpton, Maya Angelou, Nia Long and Kerry Washington, directed by Jeff Stilson.