The well-known history of black people straightening their natural curls is more tragedy than comedy, rooted in the bygone belief that all things European were better than anything African. But Chris Rock sheds new light on this old story through a poignant mix of interviews, investigation and his trademark satire. ... MORE
Rated PG-13 for sex and drug references and brief partial nudity. Running time: 95 minutes.
Opens Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at Regal West Manchester 13.