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Cinema of the World

USA/2009/English dialogue/Colour/35mm/95 mins
Middle East Premiere Premiere
Interests: Documentary

Cast & Credits

Director: Jeff Stilson

Producer: Chris Rock , Kevin O'Donnell , Nelson George

Scriptwriter: Chris Rock , Chuck Sklar , Jeff Stilson , Lance Crouther

Cinematographer: Clifford Charles

Composer: Marcus Miller

Editor: Greg Nash , Paul Marchand

Main Cast: Ice-T , Chris Rock , Nia Long

Synopsis

Acting as an African-American Michael Moore, comedian Chris Rock goes front and centre in this investigative documentary that is both hilarious and surprisingly informative. In black families 'good' hair means straight hair - and it's been the source of pain and envy ever since African slaves first took on European beauty standards. Today, women on limited incomes pay thousands of dollars a year to maintain their straight hair - or expect their men to pay for them! Aided by both ordinary people and celebrities Rock shines a light on to an arena that is both fascinating and disturbing.

(PG)

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