Good Hair...Good Food for the Soul

Let me start out by saying PLEASE GO SEE THIS MOVIE!! It is definitely worth every penny that is spent.

According to Chris Rock, he was prompted to make the movie after his 5-year old daughter, Lola, asked him, "Daddy, how come I don't have good hair?" During his quest for knowledge, Chris Rock delves into the $9 billion black hair industry, and visits such places as beauty salons, barbershops, conventions, scientific laboratories (to learn the science behind chemical relaxers that straighten hair), and India, where many of the hair weaves worn by African American women are from. Chris Rock explains that the movie retains a sense of seriousness, yet at the same time remains humorous. The movie features celebrities like Ice-T, Nia Long, Paul Mooney, Raven-Symone, Maya Angelou, KRS-One, Salt-n-Pepa, Eve, Reverend Al Sharpton, and Meagan Good as they talk about some of their own experiences with their hair, and how black hair is perceived in the black community.

This is definitely one of those movies that is perfect for the young and old and even those who are not African Americans. Good Hair could have easily when crashing down in flames, BUT it was able to inform, educate, and still be likable and funny all at the same time.

The one thing I like about this movie was that he used REAL people, not just speculation and internet facts. This gave the film more of an original feel. One is more likely to believe something if it comes "straight from the horses mouth". As a viewer, you get a chance to see and witness the good, the bad, and the ugly, but all at the same gain new insight. There are even moments where you want to reach out and really touch the folks because they are one-sided as to what "good hair" is in today's society. But one cannot be mad about that, it just becomes a teachable moment.

Chris Rock was able to venture into the world of "hair" particuarly African American hair and give us a window of opportunity. After watching this fillm you will have a greater knowledge of this $9 BILLION empire called HAIR!! He does more than just talk about "black hair" but he gives you a background, a history lesson, a microscopic view of the impact that it has internationally.

Trust me when I tell you will learn so much after leaving this movie!! Very Impressive!

Grade: B+