Sisters, we all know that when it comes to our hair, we do not always agree on why we make the choices we do. That’s because for many of us our tightly wound coils (which we wear naturally or chemically alter) can be a political, cultural, historical, or intensely personal matter. And don’t forget that hair can be a fashion statement too. Well, get ready y’all because comedian Chris Rock has decided to put our business out on the street in his new documentary called “Good Hair,”— which is being described as a hilarious examination of the cultural pressures that prod blacks into costly, often painful methods to care for their hair. The film made its debut at the Sundance earlier this month. The audience loved it (but remember the film festival has mostly white attendees so they probably found the whole thing educational).
Why is Chris Rock outing the sister’s now? Although he got the idea back in the day when he happened to visit a Bronner Brother’s show—think Las Vegas glitz meets Olympic competition on steroids with a decidedly urban twist or if it is easier, Mo’Nique’s movie Hair Show— the comedian waited until now because they weren’t making funny documentaries 15 years ago.
In the film, Rock travels to India to see where the hair for weaves comes from to the neighborhood hair salons and the companies that make products for us (of course he has to go back to the hair show that gave him the idea too). In addition, he talks to such notables as Maya Angelou, Reverend Al Sharpton, Ice-T, Nia Long and Raven-Symone to get their take on their tresses.
HBO produced this film so it will probably end up on the cable network. But Rock may want to have a theatrical release first. I wonder if the sisters will line up to see it? I have to admit that I am curious. Mostly, because I this could be a chance for us to talk about the lengths we go to (or believe we must go through) to look beautiful. And if this film gives us a chance to laugh instead of engaging in a heated debate than I am all for it. But I don’t want to be judged for my choices.
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