My Own Hair
Synopsis
In September of 1968, middle schooler Rita Pettis runs into her neighbor's niece rocking an afro, the first she's ever seen. When encouraged to try the new hair-do, she reports to school only to find herself suspended for wearing her natural hair.
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- Director
- Lauren Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Lauren Anderson
- Original Title
- My Own Hair
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Biola University
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lauren Anderson
Lauren Anderson
Afton McNatt
Henry Timm, Dean Yamada, Dallas Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
Lauren Anderson
Director
Henry Timm
Producer
Afton McNatt
Director of Photography
Lauren Anderson
Writer
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What is My Own Hair about?
In September of 1968, middle schooler Rita Pettis runs into her neighbor's niece rocking an afro, the first she's ever seen. When encouraged to try the new hair-do, she reports to school only to find herself suspended for wearing her natural hair.
Who directed My Own Hair?
My Own Hair was directed by Lauren Anderson.
Who stars in My Own Hair?
The principal cast of My Own Hair includes Aaliyah Sulivan, Charlize Patmon, Imani Jackson, Chad Anderson, Taj Young.
When was My Own Hair released and how long is it?
My Own Hair was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 11m.