Chris Rock: Sued Over 'Good Hair'

It appears 'Good Hair' isn't all good after all -- at least for comedian Chris Rock that is.

The narrator and director of the film has been slapped with a lawsuit by documentary filmmaker Regina Kimbell for allegedly lifting the concept from her 2005 documentary 'My Nappy Roots.'

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 05: Brian Rock, actor/comedian Chris Rock, Rose Rock, and Jordan Rock attend The Cinema Society and Target after party for "Good Hair" after party at The Standard on October 5, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Rock

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TMZ reports that in 2007, while on the set of the hit television series 'Everybody Hates Chris,' Kimbell showed Rock her original docu-flick, which also featured notable celebrities discussing various hairstyles.

To the filmmakers claim, 'My Nappy Roots' won best documentary at the 2007 Hollywood Black Film Festival.

The complaint, filed in U.S. District Court in downtown Los Angeles, seeks "no less than $5 million" in damages and attorney fees.

In the meantime, Rock will maintain his natural roots this Friday when he releases 'Good Hair,' which stars Nia Long, Meagan Good, Al Sharpton, Marvet Britto, Andre Harrell and Raven-Symone.