This video competed in
2021 BESLA Film Festival
While experimentation with different natural and protective hairstyles is a joy that Black Women often relish in, Black hair holds a greater symbolic meaning. Hair is not just a physical characteristi. . . ic, but a form of self-expression enveloped in the story of the experience of Black Women in this country and world. Black hair, in every posture, intertwines cultural significance, historical gravity, health and social considerations that bears witness to the internal struggle Black Women, Femmes and Girls contemplate daily. Our own constitution leaves gradiated room for discrimination based on race, gender and orientation. The more a citizen falls outside that original requirements for citizenship, most characteristics that identify them to their culture are stripped away with remnants of identity being left behind in order to live and thrive in a eurocentric society. By being able to wear their hair in any way they see fit, Black Women maintain one facet of their personhood that instills a sense of pride and freedom show more
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Jade8 years ago
Loved this the first time I saw it. Love it even more this time.
Quinee8 years ago
Congrats Amir! You Def got my vote ????
Lisa8 years ago
Congrats Amir, a wonderful little film.
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TJ8 years ago
Enjoyed it from the beginning to the end. It's fantastically awkward and beautiful. Kal is as subtle as a harmless sledge hammer. He's perfectly flawed and April is perfectly American and perfectly vulnerable. This film is unusually divine and so very unexpected. I look forward to more of Mr Arisons work. 9/10
April8 years ago
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Debbir8 years ago
I loved this!
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Julia8 years ago
I love it when a movie carries me off in an unexpected direction!
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