Beard Club::
A documentary about the social politics of facial hair.
     Examining the ideas and ideals of masculinity, gender, and identity.

Almost every man has a beard or mustache story. Each day, every man must decide either to shave or not to shave. The act can be one of conformity, rebellion, laziness, or transition.

Beard Club is a celebration of facial hair expression. The film explores the many ways facial hair is used to convey status, indicate group identity, and to profile and discriminate against people. Men from different regions, religious backgrounds, age groups, and historical periods share their stories and personal motivations - revealing hidden meanings behind the fashion.

• BILLY GIBBONS AND HIS BEARD, May 2008
  On May 9th we will be filming Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top! We will catch up with him on tour at Dixon, CA.

• BEARD CLUB RECEIVES A FLEISHHACKER FOUNDATION GRANT, May 2008
  Beard Club was just awarded a $5,000 grant from the Fleishhacker Foundation in San Francisco, to help fund the animation segments. And we are seeking donations to help us receive a matching gift of $700. If you would like to make a contribution, please visit the Support the Film page for more information, or contact me directly at laura@beardclub.com. We are seeking funds to help us pay for music, archival footage rights, and editing.