A docufiction film by poet Julian Knxx. Roots for a Crown explores and challenges a range of issues around locks – including the nature of hair, social issues, African-futurism, masculinity and history.
ABOUT JULIAN KNXX
Julian Knxx is a poet, filmmaker and visual artist whose profile is on the rise thanks to recent commissions by Southbank Centre, The House of St Barnaba, Soho Radio and fans including musician Sampha.
For more like this, check out Fades, Braids & Identity – a series of theatre, photography, film and spoken word championing Black and Brown artists exploring race, gender and identity.
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