Synopsis

In 1968, the yet-to-be-famous theatre actor James Rado, Gerome Ragni, and composer Galt MacDermot, in opposition to racism and the Vietnam War, created the musical *Hair*, dealing with sexual liberation and love. Little did they know that their creation would become a world-famous piece with unforgettable scores such as 'The Age of Aquarius' and 'Let the Sun Shine In'. The musical gradually spread nationwide as a culture resisting America's mainstream and subsequently had a great social and political impact. With its daring exposure and radical approaches to issues, the musical was always at the center of controversy, facing crises after losing several cast members to AIDS. But by casting star performers such as Diane Keaton and Donna Summer, *Hair* survived and continues to tackle radical issues to this day. This film explores the forty years of *Hair*, which has become a social phenomenon, showing rare footage and performances, the 1979 film adaptation directed by Milos Forman, and various interviews from actors, cast, and crew. (Chun Jin-su)

Director

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  • Paula LaPatton
  • Born in 1956 in Wisconsin, USA, Paula LaPatton studied at New York University Tisch School of the Arts. She has worked in various fields including directing, screenwriting, editing, and sound for TV and documentaries. Her directed works include *Broken Meat* (1990), *Hidden Light* (1998), and a documentary about her family, *Family Secrets* (2000), as well as *Writer’s Story* (2004) about the erotic novel 'Story of O'.