Comedian Chris Rock gets to the root of the matter on a hilarious journey through beauty salons, scientific laboratories and Indian temples in a bid to understand his daughter's question 'Daddy, why don't I have good hair?' Hair has long made an impact on the activities, relationships, bank accounts and self-esteem of the black community and Rock does an excellent job of making a subject with a loaded history both funny and deeply serious. Interviews with the public and celebrities (including Al Sharpton, Nia Long and Salt n' Pepa) reveal the time, work and money invested on their crowing glory as its stigmas and secrets are uncovered. Whether you're familiar with weaves and relaxers or not, Good Hair is a sharp, spirited and raucously entertaining documentary.

Plus short film Barber by Junior.

With an introduction by Pax Nindi, St Pauls Carnival Artistic Director.

A special preview ahead of its run from Fri 16 - Thu 22 July.

Followed by a Carnival warm-up party in the Café/Bar - get in the Carnival spirit with DJ Bunjy spinning some good vibes tunes and the Laid Blak crew treating you to an acoustic set. Signed to Tricky's Brownpunk label, they are regulars on the festival scene and have supported Desmond Dekker and The Wailers among others.

FFI: myspace.com/laidblak

Fee: £7.00 full / £5.50 concessions + free entry to the Carnival warm-up party with your ticket AND free glass of Carnival Nectar rum punch!

4* - Highly enjoyable... clever and funny, Chris Rock's film about the hairstyles of African-American women makes the cut. Guardian

A crucial documentary about race and gender today. Little White Lies

Spirited, probing and frequently hilarious, it coasts on the fearless charm of its front man and the eye-opening candor of its interviewees. New York Times