My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage
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My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage is a 2005 American documentary
film directed by Regina Kimbell.
court against Chris Rock
Productions, HBO Films, and his documentary Good Hair
as well as the film's American and international distributors. Kimbell charged that Rock's film is an illegal infringement of My Nappy Roots, which she claims she screened for Rock in 2007. While Kimbell sought to stop the wide release of Good Hair, a federal judge allowed Rock's film to be released as scheduled.
Documentary film
Documentary films constitute a broad category of nonfictional motion pictures intended to document some aspect of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction or maintaining a historical record...
film directed by Regina Kimbell.
Overview
This film explores the politics and history of African American hair and how the European ideal of beauty influenced black hair through modern history. It details the political and cultural influences that have dominated dialogue surrounding African and African American hairstyles from styling patterns and cultural trends to the business of black hair care products.Good Hair Lawsuit
On Monday October 5, 2009, Kimbell filed a lawsuit in a Los AngelesLos Ángeles
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court against Chris Rock
Chris Rock
Christopher Julius "Chris" Rock III is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, television producer, film producer and director. He was voted in the US as the 5th greatest stand-up comedian of all time by Comedy Central...
Productions, HBO Films, and his documentary Good Hair
Good Hair
Good Hair is a 2009 American comedy documentary film produced by Chris Rock Productions and HBO Films, starring and narrated by comedian Chris Rock. Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2009, Good Hair was released to select theaters in the United States by Roadside Attractions...
as well as the film's American and international distributors. Kimbell charged that Rock's film is an illegal infringement of My Nappy Roots, which she claims she screened for Rock in 2007. While Kimbell sought to stop the wide release of Good Hair, a federal judge allowed Rock's film to be released as scheduled.
External links
- Official site
- Afro Glitz Magazine
- Clutch Magazine
- New York Times
- Authorized, Official Madame C.J. Walker Website The Official Madame Walker Website