Good Hair (2009)

Documentary, Chris Rock narrates. The film begins with the serious topic of how others see “black” hair, from a young age how African-American women see themselves, how relaxers can permanently damage the human body, the dichotomy of African-American owned companies selling poison to their customers meanwhile trying to outsell even larger “white” corporations also selling poison, India’s hair market and weaves. Chris Rock has some really funny lines and keeps the remaining running time light. The addition of celebrity interviews add some humanity and balance to the film. The Bronner Brothers’ competition / finale was anticlimactic but everything before and the few minutes after fulfill. Good movie.