ATLANTA — During Juneteenth weekend, Steven Starks debuted his inaugural documentary ‘Black Barbers Doc,’ a film that showcases the exclusive community that bonds Black men.
The film series kicked with profiling Atlanta-area shops and will unveil future episodes covering other cities
Starks said the barber shop is a safe space for him and countless other men that mirror his origins.
“Going to my barber each week is a necessary part of the way I move through the world. After I get my fresh cut, it’s like I’ve donned a Superman cape. I can face the challenges of what it means to be a Black man in America, and I know there are people who understand and have my back,” Starks said in a statement.
“Black Barbers Doc” peels back the curtain and offers insight into a seemingly unlikely but vital, protective and productive system for black men to commune, survive and thrive, according to a release.
Check out the trailer in the player below.
