Federal Judge Dale Fischer on Monday denied a request for an injunction to block the release of the documentary, which is going wide this week, The Wrap reported. Plaintiff Regina Kimbell is seeking to block the film's release as part of a $5 million lawsuit she filed on Oct. 5.
Kimbell claims there are similarities between Good Hair and her film, My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage, which she also claims Chris Rock screened on the set of his TV show Everyboody Hates Chris in 2007. Rock co-produced, co-wrote, narrates and appears in Good Hair, which focuses on African-American hair culture.
“We always knew that it would be tough getting the judge to grant a request for a preliminary injunction," said Kimbell's attorney, Reginald K. Brown. "We are looking forward to going to trial."