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Chris Rock's 'Good Hair' Looks At Business Of Black Hair (VIDEO)

Huffington Post   First Posted: 9/5/09 Updated: 5/25/11

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Chris Rock's newest movie 'Good Hair' takes a comedic and candid look at the nine billion dollar black hair business. Rock says he was provoked to make the film after his daughter asked him, "Daddy, why don't I have good hair?" He interviewed everyone from Al Sharpton to Raven Symone to gain insight on the appeal of weaves, relaxers and even importing Indian hair.

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Chris Rock's newest movie 'Good Hair' takes a comedic and candid look at the nine billion dollar black hair business. Rock says he was provoked to make the film after his daughter asked him, "Daddy, w...
Chris Rock's newest movie 'Good Hair' takes a comedic and candid look at the nine billion dollar black hair business. Rock says he was provoked to make the film after his daughter asked him, "Daddy, w...
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