Prompted by a question from his young daughter, comic chris rock sets out to explore the importance of hair in black culture. Chris rock filmography news newspapers books scholar jstor november 2018 learn how and when to remove this template message television series. In the new documentary good hair, chris rock finds great comedy in what still lingers as a tragedy. In the amusing documentary good hair, chris rock is worried about the future of. When i hear that term being directed at me i become terribly insulted. But thanks to rocks laidback humour, good hair is also good entertainment. An expose of comic proportions that only chris rock could pull off, good. Good hair is an insightful and entertaining, yet remarkably serious, documentary about africanamerican hair culture. Shame on chris rock for using his daughter as an excuse to make the movie 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. Oct 23, 2009 in the new documentary good hair, chris rock finds great comedy in what still lingers as a tragedy. Clever and funny, rocks film about the hairstyles of africanamerican women makes the cut. 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. Chris rock is actually a very good presenter and didnt hog all the limelight as might be expected, and the whole film was absolutely fascinating following religious ritual in india where they shave their heads, right through processing of hair pieces.
Parents need to know that this chris rock documentary includes some mature themes related to race, femininity, and class. Next time chris when you make a movie as such show what roll fathers could play to booster healthy self esteem in their daughters rather than a comedy joking about their hair. Nov 09, 2009 i saw chris rock s good hair movie last night. Comedian chris rock takes you on a hair raising journey through the extreme lengths africanamerican women will go to for good hair. A documentary look, mostly through the eyes of tammy faye bakker messner, at her rise and fall as a. Chris rock, the host and narrator, is a likable man, quick, truly curious, with the gift of encouraging people to speak openly about a subject they usually keep private. Heres a little of what i liked and didnt like about the movie. Politically incorrect standup comedy, irreverent standup comedy, standup comedy, comedies, political comedies. Where can i watch chris rocks good hair online for free. That movie just opened so i doubt you can see it online or for free. Chris rock is an emmywinning comedian, devoted husband and loving father but its time to get to know a new side of this funnyman.
This documentary had a sense of humor, as one would expect from chris rock, but it sprang from a place of real love. The end of the documentary does not make a decision about whats good or bad, but as the film closes, rocks very young daughter is still sporting her original hair. Oct 19, 2009 shame on chris rock for using his daughter as an excuse to make the movie good hair. 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. The black compulsion to straighten, lengthen, and lusterize hair comes from an. Good hair pelicula completa, ver online y descargar. Rock takes us on a fascinating journey through hair weaves, relaxers and the amount of money black women spend on hair. Chris rock action comedy movies full length english bad company 2002 duration.
Chris jokes about donated indian hair going to doctors, lawyers and strippers twirling around on poles. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Oct, 2009 that movie just opened so i doubt you can see it online or for free. Feb 05, 2009 rock, best known for his standup comedy and sitcom everybody hates chris, says hed been mulling a movie about hair for a long time, but having daughters motivated him to finally get the. I love how he did what was essentially a documentary and a tough topic to approach, and made it humorous. Chris rock on oprah, good hair movie the blacker the berry. Upcoming, new, and past chris rock movies, tv shows, tv movies, appearances, specials, and more plus, a biography, news, awards, and nominations. Funny, informative, and occasionally sad, good hair is a provocative look at the complex. Chris rock hosts this exploration into hair issues in the african. Oct 01, 2009 so chris rock was on oprah today, and im so mad i missed it.
Mar 11, 2010 watch good hair with chris rock full movie free online. Chris rock on his new films death at a funeral and good hair. Chirs rock comedy movies full length english good hair. The documentary blog chris rocks good hair trailer. Qualifizierte bestellungen werden kostenlos geliefert.
Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Good hair is a documentary about black women and their hair. Chris rocks 2009 comedy documentary, good hair might seem like a simple straightforward comedy documentary about a womens hair salon. Search, discover and share your favorite chris rock gifs. It looks like it was a good head, she even had solange on the show. Theres a fair amount of strong language a couple of fks, as well as st, bitch, and the like, conversations about how hair affects sexual relationships, and consumerism mostly hair product brands. A sociological perspective of the documentary good hair within the african american community, there exists a notion of good hair and bad hair.
Chris rock explores the wonders of africanamerican hairstyles. Premiering at the sundance film festival on january 18, 2009, good hair had a limited release to theaters in the united states by roadside attractions on october 9, 2009, and opened across the country on. Clever and funny, rocks film about the hairstyles of. The following is the filmography of american comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director chris rock. Chris rock in a still from his documentary good hair but beyond the psychic pain is a world of economic injustice.
Rock enters louis theroux presenter territory with this documentary on the relationship between africanamerican women and their hair. Oct 18, 2017 chris rock action comedy movies full length english bad company 2002 duration. Chris rocks good hair is having a bad day global comment. 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. Maybe im the only one, but i thought chris rocks documentary good hair was a major letdown. I find it interesting that chris rock made the movie and that other people besides black women want to view it.
Rock interviews celebrities such as icet and raven symone, and visits. When a hair merchant comments that the most prized hair is 10 inches or more, chris jokes thats just like the porn industry but the other man doesnt seem to get the penis joke. 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. This topic has historically ignited a great debate within the culture that has entrenched the community drawing no lines between gender, socioeconomic status, or age. The movie opens nationwide october 9 but barry fletcher is gonna give you the hook up. Chris rock, ravensymone, nia long, icet, krsone, tpain, paul mooney, kerry washington, salli richardsonwhitfield, lauren london, eve, melyssa ford, saltnpepa.
Watch good hair with chris rock full movie free online. Watch good hair 2009 full movie free online streaming tubi. Telling her her hair is beautiful before she had to come home and mention it. In ending the term good hair has always made me sick and annoyed me terribly. So chris rock was on oprah today, and im so mad i missed it. 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. Chris rock on oprah, good hair movie the blacker the. Chirs rock comedy movies full length english good hair 2009. This topic has historically ignited a great debate within the culture that has entrenched the community drawing no lines between. Chris rock s daughter inspired new documentary good hair comedian interviews black celebrities to get behind the obsession with hair. Nia long at an event for good hair 2009 chris rock in good hair 2009 susie essman at an event for good hair 2009.
Fortunately for us, he decided to find out, and the result is this funny, informative, and highly entertaining documentary of the same name. That doesnt mean the movie isnt warm, funny and entertaining. One thing that sort of floored me though was the discussions about weaves. Something as seemingly simple and innocuous as hairstyle actually has deep historical roots in the africanamerican community. Find out why chris rocks daughters inspired him to get to the root of why africanamerican women are obsessed with their. Chris rock interview with moving pictures about the documentray good hair duration. Chris rocks daughter inspired new documentary good hair comedian interviews black celebrities to get behind the obsession with hair. A raucous adventure prompted by rocks daughter approaching him and asking, daddy, how come i dont have good hair. Theres a fair amount of strong language a couple of fks, as well as st, bitch, and the like, conversations about how hair affects sexual relationships, and consumerism mostly hairproduct brands. Chris rock full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. When chris rocks daughter, lola, came up to him crying and asked. Chris rocks good hair on oprah partie 1 dailymotion.
Oct 20, 20 a raucous adventure prompted by rock s daughter approaching him and asking, daddy, how come i dont have good hair. Premiering at the sundance film festival on january 18, 2009, good hair had a limited release to theaters in the united states by roadside attractions on october 9, 2009, and opened across the country on october 23. Comedian chris rock takes you on a hairraising journey through the extreme lengths africanamerican women will go to for good 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 comedian chris rock.
You and these others should keep in mind that the hair of black women is only the business of black women and no one else. And for the record chris rock and his wife should have been talking to their daughter about her hair from infancy. An expose of comic proportions that only chris rock could pull off, good hair visits beauty salons and hairstyling battles, scientific laboratories and indian temples to explore the way hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationships, and selfesteem of the black community. He conveys a lot of information, but also some unfortunate opinions and misleading facts. May 28, 2010 chris rock in a still from his documentary good hair but beyond the psychic pain is a world of economic injustice. With chris rock, maya angelou, al sharpton, tanya crumel. 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. Rock, best known for his standup comedy and sitcom everybody hates chris, says hed been mulling a movie about hair for a long. 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. Chris rocks daughter inspired new documentary good hair.
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