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Filmmaker sues Chris Rock over 'Good Hair'
LOS ANGELES (AP) - October 7, 2009 Regina Kimbell sued Rock and several film companies in federal
court in Los Angeles on Monday, claiming Rock's project is a
copycat of her film, "My Nappy Roots."
Kimbell states she screened her film for the comedian in 2007.
The lawsuit states "My Nappy Roots" traces the business and
cultural history of black hair care and has otherwise only been
shown at colleges and film festivals since its completion in 2006.
Her lawsuit claims several of elements of her film have been
copied.
Rock's publicist declined to comment.
"Good Hair" will be released in certain cities on Friday and
nationwide on Oct. 23.
