My Own Hair

Name: My Own Hair
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2024
Duration: 11 min

2024 · 11 min

Drama · History

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In September of 1968, middle schooler Rita Pettis runs into her neighbor's niece rocking an afro, the first she's ever seen. When encouraged to try the new hair-do, she reports to school only to find herself suspended for wearing her natural hair.

Crew

Director Lauren Anderson
Writer Lauren Anderson
Director of Photography Afton McNatt

Cast

A
Aaliyah Sulivan
Rita
C
Charlize Patmon
Michelle
I
Imani Jackson
Aaliyah
C
Chad Anderson
Pricipal Myers
T
Taj Young
Mother

Crew

Director — Lauren Anderson
Writer — Lauren Anderson
Director of Photography — Afton McNatt

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