One of the most purely entertaining Toronto films I saw was Good Hair, Chris Rock’s documentary (directed by Jeff Stilson) about the phenomenon of African-American hair: weaves, perms, relaxers, the whole works. For the uninitiated, there’s an annual black hair convention in Atlanta called the Bronner Bros. International Hair Show, an over-the-top spectacle where much of the film (in theaters Oct. 9) takes place, and where Rock and Stilson mine much of their comedic gold. In Part 1 of our OscarWatch interview, Rock and I talk about which interview subject turned him down, as well as some of the film’s most priceless moments.
More OscarWatch interviews:
Carey Mulligan: Part 1
Colin Firth: Part 1
I will be watching this doc when it comes out next week!
I’m there.
Big pass.
What am I missing? Where is the interview? Can’t find a link, video, nothing, nadda..
I will definitely be going to see that movie.
I saw Good Hair at Sundance last year. It was hilarious and actually quite informative & culturally educational. I recommend it for sure.
Me and my weave will be in the theater supporting this film!
He was on Oprah talking about it yesterday and it definitely made me want to see it. It looks funny and informational.
I thought at least being a black man with my mom, sisters, girlfriends, and my wife and daughter I would know a lot but after the Oprah appearance I don’t know as much as I thought I did!