Seeking to uplift Black women in his documentary, Rock may have fallen two steps backward by mocking Pinkett Smith's battle with alopecia—a topic explored in the film.
's hair loss related to alopecia—a topic explored in the documentary—resulting in a televised confrontation with Smith.
This film explores"the way hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationships, and self-esteem of the black community," according to an official synopsis. The documentary came into vision when Rock's daughter asked him,"Daddy, why don't I have good hair?" The film follows Rock engaging in"frank, funny conversations with haircare professionals, beauty shop and barbershop patrons" while struggling to respond to his daughter's question, the synopsis said.
In this handout photo provided by A.M.P.A.S., Chris Rock is seen backstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 27, 2022, in Hollywood, California. Rock's 2009 documentary 'Good Hair' has come under scrutiny as the comedian appeared to make a joke about hair loss related to alopecia.
The notion of"good hair vs. bad hair" in the Black community stems from kinkier textures not being accepted in mainstream views of beauty. Brenda Randle, assistant professor in the College of Media and Communication at Arkansas State University, has long studied the meaning of hair in relation to Black women.
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