Black Shampoo

Black Shampoo is a film that explores themes of blackness as a commodity in relationships between white men and African American women, set against a backdrop of escalating violence and revenge. Directed by Greydon Clark, this 1976 blaxploitation comedy-drama stars John Daniels as Jonathan Knight, an African American businessman and hairdresser who navigates a complex web of jealousy and racism. With its mix of comedy, sex, and violence, Black Shampoo has been analyzed for its portrayal of black characters whose blackness is perceived as a commodity by their white lovers, and its depiction of homosexual and female characters that are often considered homophobic and sexist.