Get An Exclusive First Look At This New Docuseries Exploring The Natural Hair Movement

The Denton Black Film Festival (DBFF) is putting the spotlight on the power of Black beauty as part of its 2021 lineup. This Friday, DBFF will host an exclusive screening of the upcoming docuseries Take Back The Crown.

Get a first look at the series’ first episode showcasing the struggles and triumphs of Black women as they celebrate their natural kinks and curls. The docuseries also captures the perspectives of natural hair and beauty heavyweights as they explore the Black beauty industry’s economic impact as Black women spend upwards of $500 billion on everything from hair and skin care to weaves and beauty tools.

Featured beauty brand experts and influencers include SheaMoisture founder Richelieu Dennis, CURLS founder/CEO Mahisha Dellinger, celeb hairstylist Larry Sims, and Mielle Organics founder Monique Rodriquez.

Director Michael Grayson and executive producer Tasha Edinbyrd said their goal is for “Take Back The Crown to become the definitive natural hair documentary.”

After the screening, DBFF consultant Frances Punch will moderate a discussion with Grayson and Edinbyrd along with three other voices from the series, including celeb hairstylist Monaè Everett, Maison 276 founder Angel Cornelius, and Sadiaa founder Stephenetta (isis) Harmon.

The virtual screening will begin Friday, January 29, at 8 pm CST. The post-screening discussion will take place immediately after, at 9:15 pm.

The screening is included for free in all of DBFF’s screening packages or you can purchase an individual screening pass for $9.99. For more information, visit dentonbff.com.

Press play below to watch the trailer.