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Judge gives “Good Hair” Lawsuit the Brush Off
19-Oct-2009
Written by: Robyn Chelsea-Seifert
Chris Rock documentary to open nationwide October 23.
“Good Hair” has become legally untangled for now. Chris Rock gets the green light from Judge Dale Fischer who ruled in the comedian’s favor on Monday to open his documentary across the U.S.
Filmmaker Regina Kimbell accused Rock of basing his documentary “Good Hair” on her 2006 film "My Nappy Roots." According to her lawsuit Kimbell accused Rock of copyright infringement, unfair competition and sought to block Rock and HBO, the film’s producers, from ever releasing “Good Hair.” She was also seeking $5 million in damages.
Judge Fischer viewed both films and didn’t see the similarities.
Rock has maintained his innocence and claims he drew inspiration while on parent duty eavesdropping on his then 5 year old daughter Lola’s discussion with her girlfriend in the backseat of his car.
Rock co-wrote and co-produced the hair-raising documentary that examines a business raking in $9 billion in chemical straighteners and weaves alone and features interviews with civil rights leader Al Sharpton, author Maya Angelou and rap star Ice-T. The movie won a special jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival.
”Good Hair” has been in limited release in the U.S. and can now open nationwide October 23.
Kimbell and her attorney will move forward with their lawsuit. A trial date has not yet been set.
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