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Hair Piece
A Film for Nappy-Headed People
A film by
Ayoka Chenzira
Grades 6 and up
This spirited animated short examines how African-American women and girls respond to Western standards of beauty through their hairstyles. Lively tunes and witty narration accompany a quick paced inventory of relaxers, gels and curlers, as Black women endure arduous salon rituals that promise silken hair and lush locks. Essential for introducing issues of body image to younger students, "Hair Piece" teaches girls of all backgrounds to accept and celebrate their natural beauty.
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National Black Programming Consortium, First Place, Cultural Affairs |
“…clever and creative…lightly addresses a very real issue for many young black women today.”
Hilary Kopple, Girls Program Coordinator
The DOME Project
“Charming…[and] fun to watch. An empowering short aimed at young girls.”
Jan Albert
Lower EastSide Girls Club
"Lighthearted animation with an edge. Jubilant, exuberant, eccentric...."
Janet Maslin
New York Times
"Charming, funny, witty and irreverent. A real delight."
Karen Cooper
Film Forum
National Black Women’s Health Project
Essence Guide for Young Women of Color
Women of Color Resource Center
About-Face
Body Image at the Feminist.com Website
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