My Own Hair

Name: My Own Hair
Director: Lauren Anderson
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2024-12-13
Duration: 11 min
Cast: Aaliyah Sulivan, Charlize Patmon, Imani Jackson, Chad Anderson, Taj Young

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2024 · 11 min · Drama · History

Overview

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.

Directed by Lauren Anderson

Cast

Aaliyah Sulivan — Rita
Charlize Patmon — Michelle
Imani Jackson — Aaliyah
Chad Anderson — Pricipal Myers
Taj Young — Mother