Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People

Name: Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People
Genre: Documentary, Animation, Shorts
Released: 1984
Duration: 10 min

United States • English • 1984 • 10m

Director

Ayoka Chenzira

Documentary Animation Shorts

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Synopsis

This brash, inventive cartoon musical—a landmark of independent animation—satirizes Eurocentric beauty standards while celebrating the natural beauty of Black hair.

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Directed by Ayoka Chenzira
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Credits

Crew

DirectorAyoka Chenzira

WriterAyoka Chenzira

EditorJoseph Burton, Ayoka Chenzira

ProducerAyoka Chenzira

Cast

Carol Jean Lewisas Narrator