Chris Rock Hit With $5 Million Lawsuit Over “Hair” Documentary

Chris Rock has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit over his upcoming comedy documentary film “Good Hair.” Independent filmmaker Regina Kimbell claims the funnyman stole ideas from her own “My Nappy Roots” film.

In the lawsuit she filed at Los Angeles’ District Court this week, she claims Rock’s inspiration behind his film came from the documentary she made in 2005, which she showed to him on the set of his sitcom “Everybody Hates Chris” in 2007.

She also cites several similarities of the two films, including both having celebrities tell their own hair stories, the business of Black hair care, interview of hair care pioneers, and socially and politically conscious themes.

Kimbell is seeking $5 million in damages, according to RadarOnline.com.

Meanwhile, Rock is set to star in a new film about a white man’s hilarious attempts to befriend an African American.

“Will You Be My Black Friend?” will be produced by Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films and will be distributed by Lionsgate.

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