Good Hair

Produced and narrated by Chris Rock, the award-winning documentary Good Hair is an attempt by the world-famous comedian to answer a seemingly innocent question asked by his 4-year-old daughter: 'How come I don't have good hair?'. 'Good hair' being 'white hair' - long, shiny and straight, as opposed to natural African hair, which is coarse, nappy and allegedly impossible to manage. African-American women spend $ 9 billion a year chasing the dream of good hair; relaxing their kinky curls, wearing weaves, extensions or wigs. It's this sensitive topic, both a sociological phenomenon and a booming industry that Rock investigates. His quest takes him from the barbershops and salons of Harlem to science laboratories and the Hindu temples of India where hair is harvested. Along the way, Chris Rock prompts his guests - icon Maya Angelou, actress Nia Long and politician Al Sharpton - to define 'good hair'. Their candid answers along with Rock's quick-witted, refreshing banter make for a well-crafted, insightful and hugely entertaining documentary.