
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.
Top Cast
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- 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
Amber Akaunu
Amber Akaunu
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
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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.
