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Exhibition Detail Regina Kimbell Moving Picture Series - My Nappy ROOTS: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage Craft and Folk Art Museum 5814 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036 August 19th, 2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

> QUICK FACTS

EVENT TYPE:

Screening

WEBSITE:

http://www.cafam.org

NEIGHBORHOOD:

mid-wilshire

EMAIL:

info@cafam.org

PHONE:

323-937-4230

OPEN HOURS:

Tue - Fri 10-5, Sat & Sun 12-6

TAGS:

Regina Kimbell, movie, film, African American, Heritage, hair, Nappy, kinky, curly, black, african, hair style, chignon, cinema, cinematography, documentary mixed-media, digital, video-art, performance, realism, figurative, modern, traditional

> DESCRIPTION

Who am I? This basic question of personal identity sparked the idea for this powerful documentary. My Nappy ROOTS is a vibrant depiction of the complex social, political, and cultural influences that have dominated the dialogue surrounding African American hairstyles. A fascinating array of historians, entertainers, and hair care specialists provide historical, professional, and personal accounts of their black hair journey—exploring styling patterns, cultural trends, and the billion dollar a year black hair care industry.

My Nappy ROOTS has a running time of 78 minutes. To find out more about the film visit www.mynappyrootsthemovement.com.

Please RSVP to rsvp@cafam.org or (323) 937-4230 x50. Gallery will open at 6:30pm and seating is on a first-come-first-served basic.