American Mullet
Picture: B- Sound: B- Extras: B- Film: B-
A mullet is defined as a
haircut that is short in the front and long in the back, which has been the
laughing stock of the last few years as people make fun of men and women with
these hairstyles. This was a typical
hairdo back in the 80’s and into the 90’s and most notably seen on bikers, hair
bands, country boys, hockey players, and the most famous Billy Ray Cyrus. For some odd reason there has been mullet
craze going on and this documentary attempts to answer the question, ‘why do
you wear your hair like that’?
Hair is an extension of
ones personality, which can be groomed to fit many needs. Long, short, curly, straight, and a vast
array of colors from natural to unnatural hair colors are included. Some believe that they give their hair
personality, while others argue that it is their hair that defines who they
are. However, most stereotypes are based
on a person’s hair. Long hair resembles
rebellion and freedom, while short hair might suggest conservatives. Whatever the case hair is hair and it is up
to the person with that hair to do what they will with it. We go through phases and transitions with
our hairstyles as time goes on.
Whether we realize it or
not our hair is a vital part of who we are.
If you suddenly woke up one day without any hair it would certainly make
you feel quite different that day. Most
wearers of the mullet hairdo are proud of who they are as this documentary
makes clear. They are not ashamed of it,
nor do they care what the people that laugh at their haircut think. Most people will wants to see this
documentary expected laughs, but might be surprised by the serious side of this
pieces as it explores the world of mullets.
Directed by Jennifer Arnold
the DVD for American Mullet displays the film with a full-frame aspect
ratio in a very tradition block style format.
Most of the film is interviews, so working in full-frame pulls off
fine. The DVD contains one audio
option, which is Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo and renders the film quite well given
that it is either voice-over or interview type of material. There are some musical cues throughout, but
nothing that would beg for multi-channel anyway. The presentation of this film is just fine and workable for the
target audience. The DVD also contains
some extras scenes that were cut from the film and can are made available
through Palm Pictures.
- Nate Goss
