Directed by Osas Eweka-Smith

Logline: Afro hair goes Beyond Curls & Kinks.

Synopsis: Beyond Curls & Kinks follows a group of women who are challenging beauty standards and empowering each other and the next generation to embrace their coily kinky curly hair. The film explores the complex relationship they have with their Afro-textured hair and issues such as self-esteem, confidence, and identity. It also challenges society to see women and girls beyond their curls & kinks.

Distribution Contact: WFG

More Details

RUNTIME: 31 Minutes
GENRE: Documentary
PRODUCTION FORMAT: 16mm, HD, SD
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: Alberta
TECHNIQUES: Visual Effects
KEYWORDS: Race, Culture, Black History, Racism, Identity, Confidence, Women, Girls, Afro, Body Image, Culturally Diverse Filmmaker, Female Filmmaker

Director's Statement: Beyond Curls & Kinks is the story of Canadian women, girls, and men who have experienced racism, discriminations, microaggressions because of their Afro-textured hair. They trusted me enough to tell me their natural hair stories over the years, and I've been collecting those stories since 2016. It was important for me to not let their stories rest with me. I knew I had to do something to get their stories out there. Beyond Curls & Kinks gives them that platform.