A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
September 24, 2017
Original Title:
Sorf Hair
Genres:
Documentary
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 21
People with 'kinky' / curly hair have been the butt of every hair joke worldwide for centuries. From name-calling, discrimination across all platforms, lost opportunities and more, these issues tend to take a toll on the lives of 'naturals' around the globe. 'Sorf Hair.' explores the natural-hair experience in Trinidad and Tobago as several people, from all walks of life and different hair textures, unearth their stories, challenges, and give their points of view on how and why naturals are treated the way they are in this country.
Director:
Shari Petti
Director of Photography:
Shari Petti
Gervail Jr. Lee Lemo
Production Design:
Omar Jarra
Writer:
Shari Petti
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