Tracee Ellis Ross
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Watch The Hair Tales (2022) Online
Synopsis
The series leads the audience through a revelatory journey connecting the personal tales of phenomenal Black women to broader societal and historic themes. The stories shared in the series offer an honest and layered look into the complex culture of Black hair and, ultimately, Black women’s identity, beauty, cultural and social contributions and humanity.
Episodes
Season 1
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1. Oprah Winfrey: Beyond a Wild DreamNow viewing2022-10-2242m1.0Born with a thick head of hair and a “desire to inspire,” Oprah always understood the impact of Black hair.
2. Issa Rae: Powerful Versatility2022-10-2242m1.0Black hairs’ ability to shapeshift often mystifies others, but Issa Rae reveals its super power.
3. Ayanna Pressley: Embodied Liberation2022-10-2942m1.0Freedom ain’t free — nor is maintaining our hair or humanity. Ayanna Pressley puts her ambition, betrayal, loss and beauty on the table. In this episode, we unpack how the hair salon is the Black women's country club and the politics of hair.
4. CHIKA: Audacious Visibility2022-11-0542m1.0When the others count us out, we show out. Being CHIKA is a revolutionary act. She cut trauma out of her hair, and stepped into herself as an artistic alchemist. We unpack the unregulated madness of perms, bra strap level goals and the art of Black hair.
5. Marsai Martin: Freedom's Heir2022-11-1242m1.0Our hair won't be watered down. Marsai Martin found out the hard way. Empowered by generations, she can let her Freedom Hair run wild into big boss possibilities. Unpacked here: the privilege of unprofessionalism, Barbie and Black imagery in media.
6. Chlöe Bailey: Deeply Rooted2022-11-1942m1.0Anchored in the love of her family, Chloe Bailey celebrates how being "loc'd" for life will never box her in; unpacking employment access, acceptability and how Black hair and girls are worthy of protection.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Hair Tales available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
How many seasons does The Hair Tales have?
The Hair Tales has 1 season and 6 episodes.
When did The Hair Tales first air?
The Hair Tales first aired in 2022.
Is The Hair Tales still running?
Yes, The Hair Tales is an ongoing series.
What genre is The Hair Tales?
The Hair Tales is classified as Documentary, Talk.