About this Event
Welcome to Untold Stories: Hair on Set — A Screening & Discussion
This documentary shines a light on the role of hair in film and TV, exploring how it shapes character, culture, and identity. Highlighting the experiences of Black women, it reveals the creativity, challenges, and untold stories behind hairstyles on screen through interviews with actors, hairstylists, and filmmakers.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:15 PM
Welcome & Introduction
Info: Director, Co-Director & Key Speakers (Sophie)
🕑: 06:15 PM - 07:00 PM
Film Screening
Info: A screening of Untold Stories: Hair on Set, a documentary exploring the cultural, creative, and professional significance of Black hair in film and television.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:20 PM
Tobi Sobowale - Yoruba Hairstyles in Art
Info: Tobi Sobowale is a visual artist whose work celebrates Yoruba hairstyles as powerful expressions of heritage, storytelling, and Black identity.
🕑: 07:20 PM - 07:50 PM
Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A
Info: A panel discussion bringing together the filmmakers and key speakers to reflect on the film, followed by an audience Q&A.
🕑: 07:50 PM - 08:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Info: Bringing the evening to a close with final reflections and appreciation for everyone involved.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bush House, 8th Floor North, Strand Campus, King's College London, 30 Aldwych, London, United Kingdom
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