Now here's a film that hits close to home for me, and, I'm sure, for many other sistas (and even some brothas). Chris Rock has created a lighthearted documentary on the fixation among some black women on having "good hair." What's good hair? It's long, silky locks that don't come naturally to most black women -- hair that we see in every shampoo commercial and atop most every Hollywood starlet's head. Pretty, flowing tresses are part of the American (heck, global) gold standard of beauty, so who wouldn't want them?
And that's the tricky part. To achieve something approximating silky hair, black women have to have harsh chemical relaxer slathered onto their hair to straighten out their tiny curls -- and that stuff burns! And on top of that, some ladies get weaves braided or sewn into their natural hair -- and that stuff costs! So Rock's movie seems to explore what women do to upkeep their do's, and the comic even travels to India, the source of a lot of the human hair women use as extensions. All in all, it seems like an intriguing journey.
Release date: Oct. 9 (limited release)
Chance of box office success: Good ... on the indie level.
Should you see it?: Yes, for a fascinating and humorous glimpse into a decades-old beauty ritual.
Today is the Free Day of Yoga at nearly any yoga studio, park, fitness facility or wellness center in the area. Class times vary by studio. Various locations, see Web site. Free. freewebs.com/dallasfreedayofyoga.
Tommy C Productions presents Detour Mondays at Mick's Bar. Each week features a different guest DJ who spins dance and hip-hop. 6 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-827-0039. myspace.com/micksbar.
Schwa, Fugita 5, Hot Flash and Big J supply the music at Cool Out Mondays. Happy hour specials all night. 10 p.m. The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. Free. thecaverndallas.com.
Paul Slavens performs his weekly show in Denton. 10 p.m. Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton. Free. 940-320-2000 or danssilverleaf.com.
Sun Club presents Disco Workout, featuring dance music from "the '70s and beyond," at 10 p.m. at Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. No cover. haileysclub.com.
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