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The Chris Rock documentary "Good Hair" has been cleared for U.S. theaters this weekend after a judge on Monday ruled against a filmmaker who accused the comedian of jacking her idea for the film.
According to Reuters, U.S. District Judge Dale Fischer said in court that she watched both "Good Hair" and Regina Kimbell's 2006 documentary "My Nappy Roots" before making her decision.
Fischer said the films "don't seem to be made for the same audience," and that portions of them "are not similar at all."
Kimbell sought $5 million in damages in her lawsuit, which accused Rock of copyright infringement and unfair competition, and states that her film "My Nappy Roots" was the basis for "Good Hair."
Rock argued that his film is based on a question posed to him by his 7-year-old daughter: "How come I don't have good hair?"
The movie takes a humorous path to exploring race and identity, while examining the industry behind black hair products, as it shows the pains some black women endure to have straight hair.
Kimbell's lawsuit can still move forward, despite the judge's ruling. Her attorney Reginald K. Brown said in a statement: "We always knew that it would be tough getting the judge to grant a request for a preliminary injunction. We are looking forward to going to trial."
"Good Hair" opened in limited release on October 9, and will go nationwide across the United States on Friday.
