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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 happily 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 diverse group of black women who
reveal how their hairstyles relate to their lives and life choices.
"Black, Bold and Beautiful" celebrates the bonds formed as women
attend to each other's hair while exploring how everyday grooming matters tap
into lively debates about self-determination and society's perceptions of
beauty.
A Women Make Movies film. 40 minutes.
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