Bad Hair (2021) Page

"Justin Simien’s Bad Hair utilizes the 'body horror' genre to critique how 1980s corporate America enforced Eurocentric beauty standards on Black women, illustrating that the assimilation required for professional success often comes at the cost of one's identity and physical safety."

Introduce the film, the 1980s setting, and your thesis regarding beauty standards and capitalism. Bad Hair (2021)

The film incorporates a "moss-haired" folklore legend. Research the tradition of "conjure" or African-American tall tales to discuss how Simien bridges ancient myths with modern urban settings. "Justin Simien’s Bad Hair utilizes the 'body horror'

Summarize how the film's ending serves as a warning about the cycle of assimilation. Recommended Sources the 1980s setting