Black, Bold and Beautiful (1996)

Afros, braids or corn-rows--hairstyles have always carried a social message, and few issues cause as many battles between Black parents and their daughters. To "relax" one's hair into straight tresses or to leave it "natural" inevitably raises questions of conformity and rebellion, pride and identity. Today trend-setting teens proudly reinvent themselves on a daily basis, while career women strive for the right "professional" image, and other women go "natural" as a symbol of comfort in their Blackness. Filmmaker Nadine Valcin meets a range of women as they reveal how their hairstyles relate to their lives and life choices.

Director: Nadine Valcin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 42 min
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Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

black hair, blackness, black canadian

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black, Bold and Beautiful about?
Afros, braids or corn-rows--hairstyles have always carried a social message, and few issues cause as many battles between Black parents and their daughters. To "relax" one's hair into straight tresses or to leave it "natural" inevitably raises questions of conformity and rebellion, pride and identity. Today trend-setting teens proudly reinvent themselves on a daily basis, while career women strive for the right "professional" image, and other women go "natural" as a symbol of comfort in their Blackness. Filmmaker Nadine Valcin meets a range of women as they reveal how their hairstyles relate to their lives and life choices.
Who directed Black, Bold and Beautiful?
Black, Bold and Beautiful was directed by Nadine Valcin.
Who stars in Black, Bold and Beautiful?
Black, Bold and Beautiful stars Amuna Baraka-Clarke, Vivian Barclay, Markeisha McLaren.
How long is Black, Bold and Beautiful?
Black, Bold and Beautiful has a runtime of 42m (42 minutes).
What genre is Black, Bold and Beautiful?
Black, Bold and Beautiful is a Documentary film.
Where was Black, Bold and Beautiful produced?
Black, Bold and Beautiful was produced in Canada.