Meduse, Afro Hair and Other Myths

Overview

From London to Paris, Marseille to finish in Dakar, we start looking for various African neighborhood in order to film various types and techniques of hairdressing: braided braids, flat braids, plaited braids, weaving, straightening, Afro ... Throught Meetings and conversations with people and hairdressers, we question the importance of treatment and maintenance of hair in African cultures. Through the stories of Romy, Cyn, Kami and Louise we follow the evolution of their hair which finally turns out to be more political than aesthetic.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 3, 2018

Original language

English

Director

Johanna Makabi,Adèle Albrespy

Producer

Johanna Makabi,Adèle Albrespy

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt36691041