Softer (2021)
Softer examines the demands of "softening" that are requested of Black women's bodies in society---from job prospects to romantic ones---be that in their voice, their manners, and, critically, their hair. The experimental short plays upon the grooming rituals of softening that are terrifyingly rough through a recreation of a permanent wave machine produced perm (popular in the 1930s-1950s). The short mediates on the historical ways in which Black women have tried to answer this demand on softness through respectable appearance and behavior.
Director: Ayanna Dozier
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: May 2, 2021
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Softer about?
- Softer examines the demands of "softening" that are requested of Black women's bodies in society---from job prospects to romantic ones---be that in their voice, their manners, and, critically, their hair. The experimental short plays upon the grooming rituals of softening that are terrifyingly rough through a recreation of a permanent wave machine produced perm (popular in the 1930s-1950s). The short mediates on the historical ways in which Black women have tried to answer this demand on softness through respectable appearance and behavior.
- Who directed Softer?
- Softer was directed by Ayanna Dozier.
- How long is Softer?
- Softer has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- Where was Softer produced?
- Softer was produced in United States of America.