Good Hair

2009 1h 36m EN

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6.5

MID

★6.5TMDB · 110

DocumentaryComedy

Synopsis

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An exposé of comic proportions that only Chris Rock could pull off, GOOD HAIR visits beauty salons and hairstyling battles, scientific laboratories and Indian temples to explore the way hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationships, and self-esteem of the Black community.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Maya Angelou
Self
Chris Rock
Self
Nia Long
Self
Vanessa Bell Calloway
Self
Ice-T
Self
Tanya Crumel
Self - Hair Battle Contestant
Kevin Kirk
Self - Hair Battle Contestant
Derek J
Self - Hair Battle Contestant

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jeff Stilson
Writers: Lance Crouther, Chris Rock, Jeff Stilson
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jeff Stilson, shot by Cliff Charles. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Marcus Miller. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Paul Marchand shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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RUNTIME

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Maya Angelou and Chris Rock and Nia Long carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1213585 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Jeff Stilson directs. Cliff Charles behind the camera. Marcus Miller scores. Paul Marchand cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 17 years ago.
2Directed by Jeff Stilson, shot by Cliff Charles. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Marcus Miller. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Paul Marchand shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Maya Angelou and Chris Rock and Nia Long carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt1213585 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Classified under 8 themes, including "hair salon", "social & cultural documentary", "cultural studies", "introspective".