My Own Hair (2024)

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.

Released

2024-12-13

Genres

Drama, History

Runtime

11 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Lauren Anderson