Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People
1984 | 10m | English
Popularity: 0.2 (history)
| Director: | Ayoka Chenzira |
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| Writer: | Ayoka Chenzira |
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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. | |
| Release Date: | Jan 01, 1984 |
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| Director: | Ayoka Chenzira |
| Writer: | Ayoka Chenzira |
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| Keywords | hairstyle, hair, racism, self love, black history, self-liberation, video collage, wigs, beauty standards, african american history, african american, black hair, black identity, black power, black culture, 16mm film, afro |
| Production Companies | Milestone Films |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 23, 2026 Entered: Jun 05, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| Carol Jean Lewis | Narrator |
| Name | Job |
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| Joseph Burton | Editor |
| Ayoka Chenzira | Art Designer, Writer, Editor, Animation, Director |
| Vittorio Bucchieri | Title Designer |
| Pamela Perras | Title Designer |
| Ann Chapman | Still Photographer |
| Name | Title |
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| Ayoka Chenzira | Producer |
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