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My Own Hair

202411mLauren Anderson
IMDb 10.0

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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.

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What is My Own Hair (2024) about?

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.

Who stars in My Own Hair?

My Own Hair stars Aaliyah Sulivan (Rita), Charlize Patmon (Michelle), Imani Jackson (Aaliyah), Chad Anderson (Pricipal Myers), Taj Young (Mother). The film was directed by Lauren Anderson.

How long is My Own Hair?

My Own Hair has a runtime of 11 min and premiered in 2024.

Is My Own Hair worth watching?

My Own Hair holds an IMDb rating of 10.0/10. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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