HBO Highs

Chris Rock's Good Hair is a fascinating glimpse into the world of black hair, weaves and some heavy duty chemicals. After hearing his daughter complain she doesn't have good=straight hair he investigates the strange world of $1000 weaves and the massive industry that preys on women's desire to look "european". Assisted by a bevy of talking heads he dots around the world meeting characters from LA to the Indian temples which provide most off the hair heading for the heads of western women, weird and surprisingly entertaining.

For Neda, another fine HBO production, is a powerful look at the life and death of the young Iranian woman shot by a sniper during the post election furore. This is disturbing & heartbreaking film with plenty of interviews with Neda's family and friends, scenes of Neda's death and a number of public executions. I hope the protesters succeed in ridding themselves of such blight. Ha - found it on youtube so have shoved below - link probably be pulled soon though.