My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage
Synopsis
"My Nappy Roots" explores the politics, culture and history of African American hair. Is there such a thing as "Good and Bad" hair? How has the Eurocentric ideal of beauty influenced black hair through modern history? "My Nappy Roots" will vibrantly depict some of the complex social, political and cultural influences that have dominated the dialogue surrounding African and African American hairstyles from styling patterns and cultural trends to the business of black hair care products, services and advertising. The film will use the evolution of black hairstyles as a touchstone to address the broader struggle of African American people in their search for social control, identity and economic independence.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jay Bluemke, Regina Kimbell
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Bluemke, Brighton Kimbell, Regina Kimbell
- Original Title
- My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay Bluemke, Regina Kimbell
Jay Bluemke, Brighton Kimbell, Regina Kimbell
Jay Bluemke, Morgen Kassel
Department Leadership Roster
Jay Bluemke
Director
Jay Bluemke
Writer
Regina Kimbell
Director
Brighton Kimbell
Writer
Regina Kimbell
Writer
Jay Bluemke
Editor
Morgen Kassel
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage about?
"My Nappy Roots" explores the politics, culture and history of African American hair. Is there such a thing as "Good and Bad" hair? How has the Eurocentric ideal of beauty influenced black hair through modern history? "My Nappy Roots" will vibrantly depict some of the complex social, political and cultural influences that have dominated the dialogue surrounding African and African American hairstyles from styling patterns and cultural trends to the business of black hair care products, services and advertising. The film will use the evolution of black hairstyles as a touchstone to address the broader struggle of African American people in their search for social control, identity and economic independence.
Who directed My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage?
My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage was directed by Jay Bluemke, Regina Kimbell.
Who stars in My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage?
The principal cast of My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage includes Cherrell, Kim Fields, Vivica A. Fox, Ed Gardner, Gary Gardner.
When was My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage released and how long is it?
My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage?
My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).