Al-Mansour, H. (Director). (2018). Nappily Ever After. United States: Netflix.
A soulful barber helps a woman piece her life back together after an accident at her hair salon makes her realize she is not living life to the fullest.
Cherry, M., Downing, F., & Smith, B. W. (Directors). (2019). Hair Love. United States: Lion Forge Animation.
The short film explores the relationship between Zuri and her dad as he attempts to style her natural hair, a feeling Black fathers know all too well.
ELLE Magazine. (2017). Braided documentary.
A short documentary on braids and appropriation in America (Watch here)
Kimbell, R. & Bluemke, J. (Directors). (2010). My Nappy Roots: A Journey through Black Hair-itage. United States: Virgin Moon Entertainment.
“My Nappy Roots” explores the politics, culture and history of African American hair. Is there such a thing as “Good and Bad” hair? How has the Eurocentric ideal of beauty influenced black hair through modern history? “My Nappy Roots” will vibrantly depict some of the complex social, political and cultural influences that have dominated the dialogue surrounding African and African American hairstyles from styling patterns and cultural trends to the business of black hair care products, services and advertising. The film will use the evolution of black hairstyles as a touchstone to address the broader struggle of African American people in their search for social control, identity and economic independence.
Rondón, M. (Director). (2013). Bad Hair. Venezuela: Artefactos S. F
A Venezuelan boy's (Samuel Lange Zambrano) desire to straighten his curly hair leads to friction between himself and his desperate single mother (Samantha Castillo).
Scott-Ward, G. (Director). Back to Natural: A Documentary Film. (2019). United States: Sound View Media Partners.
An in-depth exploration of the "new" natural hair movement, the globalized policing of natural black hair; and the inextricable connection between hair, politics, and racial identity in black communities and beyond.
Stilson, J., O’Donnell, K., Hunter, J., Jenkins, Kalynn, & Miller, D. (Producers). Stilson, J. (Director). (2009). Good Hair. United States: HBO Films.
Prompted by a question from his young daughter, comic Chris Rock sets out to explore the importance of hair in black culture. Rock interviews celebrities such as Ice-T and Raven Symone, and visits hair salons, stylist competitions and even an Indian temple to learn about hair culture.
Woodruff, B. (Director). (2005). Beauty Shop. United States: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Far from Chicago, hairdresser Gina Norris (Queen Latifah) has relocated to Atlanta with her daughter (Paige Hurd) and has quickly established herself as a rare talent in her profession. But after repeatedly butting heads with her shady, over-the-top boss, Jorge (Kevin Bacon), Norris sets out to create her own salon -- even snagging a few of Jorge's employees and clients, including Lynn (Alicia Silverstone) and Terri (Andie MacDowell), respectively. Now, Jorge will do anything to shut her down.