# Good Hair (2009)

> Chris Rock turns a search for “good hair” into a funny, probing examination of Black beauty standards, self-image, and the global economics of hair.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13596

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Documentary, Comedy
- Director: Jeff Stilson
- Cast: Maya Angelou, Chris Rock, Nia Long, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Ice-T, Tanya Crumel, Kevin Kirk, Derek J
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1213585/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, provocative, informative, thoughtful movie night, cultural discussion

## Synopsis

A hilarious and insightful exploration of beauty standards in the Black community.

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