Good hair does occasionally attempt to delve into some of the weightier aspects of the subject, with attempt being the operative word in that sentence. A raucous adventure prompted by rocks daughter approaching him and asking, daddy, how come i dont have good hair. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. There are things in good hair, chris rocks deeply funny and very serious documentary about the africanamerican obsession with straightened tresses, that may make your hair stand right up on. Rock takes us on a fascinating journey through hair weaves, relaxers and the amount of money black women spend on hair. Chris rocks good hair doesnt genuinely explore complex. Aug 03, 2009 you think youve got good hair weve got good hair.
My question is if a black woman is performing oral on a guy, is holding on to her hair completely forbidden. The film, which aims to get to the root of why africanamerican women place so much importance on their hair, has sparked conversationand some controversyaround the country. Harlem barbershop featured in chris rocks good hair. Chris rocks good hair day the comedian talks about why africanamericans spend so much money on their hair, the political ramifications of the. Good hair was inspired by chris rocks threeyearold daughter, who asked, daddy, how come i dont have good hair. I was watching chris rocks movie good hair and a lot of people were saying that black women really dont like or dont tolerate having you touch their hair during intimate situations. Its interesting the issue gets the full treatment from a brother. Watch good hair 2009 full movie free online streaming tubi. Rock traveled the new york club circuit during his adolescence, so aggressively and persistently that he. Dante higgins from is a regular at the shop and meets up with the owner, terry to see what we can expect from this film.
Believe it or not, his daughter inspired the movie after she asked him why she doesnt have good hair. An expose of comic proportions that only chris rock could pull off, good hair visits hair salons and styling battles. Chirs rock comedy movies full length english good hair. When chris rocks daughter asked, daddy how come i dont have. When one of chris rocks young daughters asked him an innocent question about having good hair, the comedian probably had no idea just how complicated the answer would be. When chris rocks daughter, lola, came up to him crying and asked, daddy, how come i dont have good hair. For full video check out the facebook live feed from the show.
The difference was the friend s hair was silky and straight, falling in. Not to diss chris rocks talent and access, ive always heard the custom is that men dont ask women about their hair. Nov 09, 2009 i saw chris rock s good hair movie last night. Chris rocks good hair documentary i checked out chris rocks new movie documentary, good hair, that recently became available on demand with rsn the cable company in my area. Good hair is an insightful and entertaining, yet remarkably serious, documentary about africanamerican hair culture.
Houston style natural hair the movie is the answer to chris rocks good hair itskimicalzreaction natural hair the movie is the answer to chris rocks good hair. Good hair movie chris rock chris rocks wonderfully insightful and entertaining, documentary about african american hair culture hits home with those who wear hair for style, and for those who wear hair to feel whole. I was glad to see such a comprehensive approach to covering the topic of black hair. Maybe im the only one, but i thought chris rocks documentary good hair was a major letdown. Chris rock visits beauty salons and hairstyling battles, scientific laboratories and indian temples to explore the way hairstyles impact the. Chris rocks good hair on oprah partie 3 video dailymotion. Chris rock hosts this exploration into hair issues in the africanamerican community, talking to celebrities, experts and hairdressers.
Chris rock is an american comedian, actor, and screenwriter. Apr 20, 2017 maybe im the only one, but i thought chris rock s documentary good hair was a major letdown. Oct 25, 2009 rock tells story through a good mix of interviews, investigation and satire. In the new documentary good hair, chris rock finds great comedy in what still lingers as a tragedy. Good hair is a 2009 american documentary film directed by jeff stilson and produced by chris rock productions and hbo films, starring and narrated by comedian chris rock. Whats surprising is that this is such a big issue, although. He looks at weaves, and he travels to india where tonsure ceremonies produce much of the hair sold in america. However, every developing moment of discomfort, difficulty and revelation in the film is quickly dethorned with chris rocks trademark humor. One thing that sort of floored me though was the discussions about weaves.
An expose of comic proportions that only chris rock could pull off, good hair visits hair salons and styling battles, scientific laboratories, and. What s surprising is that this is such a big issue, although. Fortunately for us, he decided to find out, and the result is this funny, informative, and highly entertaining documentary of the same name. A few years back while on parent duty, chris rock picked up his 5yearold daughter, lola, and a girlfriend from school. Heres a little of what i liked and didnt like about the movie. Good hair premiered at the 2009 sundance film festival and won the special jury prize. Jan 24, 2009 chris rock s good hair day the comedian talks about why africanamericans spend so much money on their hair, the political ramifications of the weave, and his new documentary. He is most famous for is stand up comedy and his television series everybody hates chris. What does chris rock, celebrities, random folks from salons, dermatologist and chemist say about relaxers in the documentary movie good hair. People say to us, when we talk about our movie, that it reminds them of chris rocks movie good hair. May 25, 2011 that is why comedian chris rocks documentary good hair about black womens issues with their hair is sure to spark discussion and debate, no matter what color or race the viewer may be. Chris rock explores the wonders of africanamerican hairstyles. Apr 20, 2017 good hair does occasionally attempt to delve into some of the weightier aspects of the subject, with attempt being the operative word in that sentence. Comedian chris rock takes you on a hair raising journey through the extreme lengths africanamerican women will go to for good hair.
Natural hair the movie is an answer to chris rocks good. Something as seemingly simple and innocuous as hairstyle actually has deep historical roots in the africanamerican community. Clever and funny, rocks film about the hairstyles of africanamerican women makes the cut. Good hair comedian chris rock explores the world of africanamerican hair, visiting beauty salons, barbershops and even a hairstyling convention in atlanta, meeting some largerthanlife. Stylists then delicately attach tracks of hairwhich can be simple extensions or full wigsto the braids. Chris rocks good hair documentarymovie when chris rocks daughter, lola, came up to him crying and asked, daddy, how come i dont have good hair. That is why comedian chris rocks documentary good hair about black womens issues with their hair is sure to spark discussion and debate, no matter what color or race the viewer may be. The difference was the friends hair was silky and straight, falling in.
Even though we like his movie, this film is different because it provides a solution to where good hair left off, says reginald titus jr. In good hair, chris travels from beauty shops in brooklyn to sacred indian temples to get to the root of why africanamerican women place so much importance on their hair. Good hair is a 2009 american documentary film directed by jeff stilson and produced by chris rock productions and hbo films, starring and narrated by. Jun 26, 2010 chris rock is a highly entertaining anchor man for this engaging documentary about africanamericans and the hair industry jason solomons sat 26 jun 2010 19. Mar 11, 2010 watch good hair with chris rock full movie free online.
Good hair was inspired by chris rocks threeyearold daughter, who asked, daddy, how come i dont have. Rocks documentary is a fascinating chronicle of how so many africanamerican women have a lovehate relationship with their hair. I love how he did what was essentially a documentary and a tough topic to approach, and made it humorous. Chris rocks good hair on oprah partie 3 dailymotion. Jul 31, 2009 when chris rocks daughter, lola, came up to him crying and asked, daddy, how come i dont have good hair. Rock tells story through a good mix of interviews, investigation and satire. An expose of comic proportions that only chris rock could pull off, good.
Harlem represents in chris rocks new movie,good hair. When chris rock is at his most hilarious, its when hes so honest. The documentary blog chris rocks good hair trailer. Instead of truly exploring the history and complex relationship that black people, and especially women, have with their hair, it came off mainly as a defense of straightened hair notwithstanding that one bit about the destructive damage that hair straightening products can. Chris rocks good hair on oprah partie 1 dailymotion. Oct 07, 2009 there are things in good hair, chris rocks deeply funny and very serious documentary about the africanamerican obsession with straightened tresses, that may make your hair stand right up on. The costs of hair literal and figurative are considerable. Rent good hair 2009 starring chris rock and ravensymone on dvd and blu ray. Speaking of afrocentric elements in webisodes, i thought i would also mention that comedian and actor chris rock is coming out with a new movie titled. Chris rocks good hair is funny, informative, heartfelt. With chris rock, maya angelou, al sharpton, tanya crumel. Instead of truly exploring the history and complex relationship that black people, and especially women, have with their hair, it came off mainly as a defense of straightened hair notwithstanding that one bit about the destructive damage that hair straightening products can do to an ordinary tin can.
Chris rock had a chance to finally answer those mystical questions about black womens hair in a format that wouldnt make anyone too uncomfortable. Im going to take the painful stance of suggesting thats because there arent a lot of black. Oct 23, 2009 in the new documentary good hair, chris rock finds great comedy in what still lingers as a tragedy. Chris rock had a chance to finally answer those mystical questions about black women s hair in a format that wouldnt make anyone too uncomfortable. When one of chris rock s young daughters asked him an innocent question about having good hair, the comedian probably had no idea just how complicated the answer would be. South carolinaborn african american comedian chris rock grew up in brooklyn and projected a marked aptitude for comedy early in life. Plenty, it turns out, in chris rocks surprisingly insightful documentary, good hair. Chris rock responds on september 30, 2009, chris rock stopped by the oprah show to talk about his documentary good hair. The black compulsion to straighten, lengthen, and lusterize hair comes from an. I would love to see a discussion about the explosion in hair weave use in the last few years. Its amazing to see a comedian humorously address the. Try star barbershop on lenox ave is featured in the film.
He tells us about sodium hydroxide, a toxin used to relax hair. Watch good hair with chris rock full movie free online. In 2009, he produced a documentary entitled good hair which explores african american women and their quest to find good hair. A devoted father of two young girls, chris rock tells his daughters they are beautiful every day, but when he heard this question he wanted to examine the cultural influences and reasons behind his daughters. Courtesy photo chris rock, right, is shown in a scene from, good hair. However, every developing moment of discomfort, difficulty and revelation in the film is quickly dethorned with chris rock s trademark humor. Chris rocks daughter inspired new documentary good hair. Chris rocks daughter inspired new documentary good hair comedian interviews black celebrities to get behind the obsession with hair. Chris rock is a highly entertaining anchor man for this engaging documentary about africanamericans and the hair industry jason solomons sat 26 jun 2010 19. Fourtime emmy award winning actor and comedian chris rock takes you on a hilariously hairraising journey through the extreme lengths africanamerican women will go to for good hair. The movie shows the world of black hair care as being a bit insane, but it. Funny, informative, and occasionally sad, good hair is a provocative look at the complex relationship.
Chris rocks 2009 comedy documentary, good hair might seem like a simple straightforward comedy documentary about a womens hair salon. Nearly everyone in chris rocks movie seems to agree on a few critical ideas that can happen when you limit your sample. Posted oct 27, 2009 by margaret bernstein, the plain dealer. The documentary blog chris rock s good hair trailer. The movie opens nationwide october 9 but barry fletcher is gonna give you the hook up. Chris was able to weave between all of the topics he covered while maintaining my interest the entire duration of the film. It doesnt offer any solutions, but it shows that the africanamerican communitys obsession with good hair in other words, straighter, looser curls rather than coarser, nappy hair is a mixed blessing. Grind over matter films is currently in production on a new documentary film entitled natural hair the movie. He visits bronner brothers annual hair convention in atlanta. Chris rock action comedy movies full length english bad company 2002 duration. Clever and funny, rocks film about the hairstyles of. Chris rock, a man with two daughters, asks about good hair, as defined by black americans, mostly black women. Aug 06, 2016 good hair comedian chris rock explores the world of africanamerican hair, visiting beauty salons, barbershops and even a hairstyling convention in atlanta, meeting some largerthanlife. Good hair full movie streamingwatch streaming full movie.
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