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Written October 21, 2009
Good Hair

by mizcola

This movie was funny yet very informative. With anything that makes money there is deception...had anyone ever wondered where all that expensive "100% Indian Hair" come from? Go see the movie!
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Must Go!
Written October 13, 2009
Very Informative!

by lanelle_delina

I found this documentary to be funny, yet well researched. It is a must see for EVERYONE struggling with poor self image. It really makes light of hair weaves and how women are spending so much money into something so mundane. I was surprised to learn the source of weaves. Yuck! Made me really think about where all that money could be going to improve our lives, eg. eating healthier food, paying for secular education or money towards home ownership. I have never worn a weave and never will! Glad this documentary highlighted the foolishness of vanity. Who better to do it than Chris Rock!
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Written October 15, 2009
WOW

by movieprincess

THIS MOVIE IS VERY EDUCATIONAL AND IT DEFINITELY HAS ITS FUNNY MOMENTS. THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE THAT DON'T HAVE A CLUE ABOUT WHAT IT TAKES TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR HAIR AND THEN THERE ARE THOSE INDIVIDUALS THAT GO TO THE EXTREME AND FEEL THAT IT IS MORE IMPORTANT TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR HAIR, THAN TAKE CARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES. THIS IS A FILM THAT NEEDS TO BE VIEWED BY ALL INDIVIDUALS.
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Must Go!
Written November 2, 2009
Good Hair is Great!

by deewonda

After my best friend said she'd seen this movie TWICE, I knew I had to see it. This movie is funny and thought provoking in a way that only Chris Rock could make it. He likens the obsession many African American women have for permed hair to crack addiction which, sadly to me, is played out as a 4-year old girl is getting her hair permed -- again. How the Black hair care industry is a $9 billion industry but very little of it goes to Black owned manufacturers and companies. How, at the annual Bronner hair convention in Atlanta, GA, out of hundreds of attending vendors filling a convention floor only 2 aisles are Black owned manufacturers. To find out where human hair for wigs and extensions come from Chris traverses the globe. He interviews big and small screen divas, Rev. Al Sharpton, and everyday people in this amazing film. Whether you are Black, White, Latina or whatever, and whether you have hair or had hair, please see this film.
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So-so
Written October 26, 2009
It's alright.....I guess

by Princess TT

Chris was funny as usual. The movie was a disappointment. What I mean by that is Chris didn't explore the reasons why Black women consider our hair our crown and glory, only that we did. He left the audience with the feeling that we all want long, luxurious hair, but again, never discussed why, only that we did.

Chris made a movie about weaves. I found it rather insulting that Chris did not go into the fact that all Black women do not wear weaves, nor did he ever address the fact that Black women can and do have long hair - we don't all wear weaves, nor do we all process our hair, and while I understand the purpose of the movie was to discuss Black women and their hair, it would have been nice if he did not leave the audience with the feeling that Black women corned the market on weaves and wigs. Our caucasian, Latino, and Asian sisters use extensions as well. Women accessorize!!

I enjoyed the Chris's discussion on Oprah more than the movie. It was a lot more substanitive.
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Written October 19, 2009
Creatively Informative

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Chris Rock is hilarious as always, but he really takes this opportunity to educate viewers as well. It provides good insight on the things Black women do to their hair, but it probably would have been an even better HBO movie. If nothing else, I recommend people go to see this to support Rock in his efforts.
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Written October 19, 2009
- enjoyed informative funny interesting good
by lewbraith
- 5 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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Must Go!
Written October 10, 2009
Not just for Black Women

by smithtribe7

I give Chris Rock kudos for taking on such a touchy subject. He did a good job showing the various viewpoints and characters involved in this industry. The movie was funny, entertaining! and very informative! Others outside of the black community would find it entertaining as well. My only complaint is the use of adult language and images littered throughout the movie. This subject is one that I've often talked about to my young daughters. And they were looking forward to seeing the movie but because of the adult language and images that won't be possible. Chris and HBO productions missed the mark on this area because this would have been a movie that I reccommended to young girls. For future reference think of how many more lives you can impact through a little editing.
- 3 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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Must Go!
Written October 21, 2009
- Funny Real Informative Must See
by kat121085
- 5 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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Written October 19, 2009
He is no Michael Moore

by swong705

I really expected it to be funnier. People were walking out on this documentary. Now I know how vain some people are. It is also a comment on capitalism and greed. Exploitation of a group of people to make money. Please dont buy Indian hair. It is terrible how they are exploited. They have no idea what is happening to their hair and are not getting paid for their hair. It is terrible. At least I learned this much. This was the only interesting part of the documentary.
- 4 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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Written November 9, 2009
Good Hair

by salinga

Great overview of the ethnic hair experience. Little known facts about the weave market, and the industries that support it are exposed, leaving th viewer to draw their own conclusions about the practices of black women and their hair.

Chris Rock covered all aspects of the issue and highlighted some specific tonsurial artists during a hair show. These shows are a subculture unto themselves and can make you feel like you are in an altered state or another dimension.

Loved the candor of the celebrities and salon customers, who gave their take on the subject. Great movie and would recommend it to a friend.
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Written November 9, 2009
by LizWiz-23
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Must Go!
Written October 12, 2009
Thought Provoking

by playing_at_the_movies

I learned a great deal. I thought I already knew all there was to know about black hair, but I found out that there was much that I did not know. This is a must see for everyone, but especially African American woman because we especially have the painful scars that we carry because we do not have the same hair that is associated with hair that is beautiful. We must establish our own standard that makes sense and is achievable. Thank you Chris Rock!
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Written October 12, 2009
- Hilarious Informative Entertaining Timely Energizing
by Zeinabau
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Written November 8, 2009
New perspective

by MillerM

Excellent documentary on the black hair industry. Give you a totally new perspective about processing your hair and makes you think hard about embracing your natural hair.
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