My Own Hair
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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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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- Release date
- Dec 13, 2024
- Runtime
- 0h 11m
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- Language
- English
- Country
- United States of America
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