Key Details

Release StatusReleased

Release Date2019-08-16

Languageen

Runtime1h 5m

6.0(1)

•2019•1h 5m

Back to Natural: A Documentary Film

"Natural hair is not a fad. It's a birthright. Find your freedom."

Documentary

Overview

An examination of the historical and global politics surrounding Black hair.

Director

Gillian Scott-Ward, PhD

Principal Cast

10 credited

Tai Applewhiteself

Melba Tolliverself - journalist

Dr. Lisa Whittenself - clinical psychologist

Kyra Phillipsself -

Gabby Douglasself - Olympic gymnast (archival footage)

Tiana Parkerself - archival footage

Khumra Khumnetertausetself - wellness expert and loctician

Lori L. Tharpsself - author, "Hair Story'

Dr. Mayowa Obasajuself - trauma specialist

Noliwe Rooks, PhDself - author, "Hair Raising"

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