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IMDb20204mUnited Kingdom

Afro Hair Rituals

Synopsis

A teenage girl visits her grandmother to get her Afro hair done, something that takes hours and requires rituals filled with patience and care. Drawing on her own experience, filmmaker Amber Akaunu captures an intimate moment that celebrates a central part of many black women’s lives.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Amber Akaunu
Screenplay & Story
Amber Akaunu
Original Title
Afro Hair Rituals
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
4m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Amber Akaunu

Screenplay & Story

Amber Akaunu

Producers

Barrington Paul Robinson, Ian Fenton, Allan Campbell, Jen Bradfield

Department Leadership Roster

Amber Akaunu

Director

Amber Akaunu

Writer

Barrington Paul Robinson

Producer

Ian Fenton

Producer

Allan Campbell

Producer

Jen Bradfield

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Afro Hair Rituals.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Afro Hair Rituals

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Afro Hair Rituals about?

A teenage girl visits her grandmother to get her Afro hair done, something that takes hours and requires rituals filled with patience and care. Drawing on her own experience, filmmaker Amber Akaunu captures an intimate moment that celebrates a central part of many black women’s lives.

Who directed Afro Hair Rituals?

Afro Hair Rituals was directed by Amber Akaunu.

Who stars in Afro Hair Rituals?

The principal cast of Afro Hair Rituals includes Abeni Sheen, Jada Oshikanlu.

When was Afro Hair Rituals released and how long is it?

Afro Hair Rituals was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 4m.