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Hair Ties (by Hailey Madramootoo)

Explore the complex relationship between people of color and their naturally curly hair.

05/19/2025

UConn Reels

Hair Ties (by Hailey Madramootoo)

Special | 8m 18sVideo has Closed Captions

Explore the complex relationship between people of color and their naturally curly hair.

Filmmaker Hailey Madramootoo explores the complex relationship between people of color and their naturally curly hair, using her own family as a lens. The film unpacks the emotional and generational significance of hair, uncovering stories of pride, insecurity, discrimination, and the deep-seated beauty standards that those with curly hair must navigate.

05/19/2025

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UConn Reels is a local public television program presented by CPTV

UConn Reels

Hair Ties (by Hailey Madramootoo)

Special | 8m 18sVideo has Closed Captions

Filmmaker Hailey Madramootoo explores the complex relationship between people of color and their naturally curly hair, using her own family as a lens. The film unpacks the emotional and generational significance of hair, uncovering stories of pride, insecurity, discrimination, and the deep-seated beauty standards that those with curly hair must navigate.

05/19/2025

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