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202132 minGdocumentary

Inside the Beauty Bubble

202132 minGdocumentary

3,000 vintage beauty artifacts fill a roadside attraction in Joshua Tree, California, where Jeff Hafler faces challenges that impact his family.

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Julia Cheryl Bookout,

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3,000 vintage beauty artifacts fill a roadside attraction in Joshua Tree, California, where Jeff Hafler faces challenges that impact his family.

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Julia Cheryl Bookoutdirector

Cheri Gaulkedirector

Julia Cheryl Bookoutwriter

Cheri Gaulkewriter

Jeff Haflercast

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Jeff Hafler, known as “America's hairstorian,” runs a roadside attraction in Joshua Tree, California. His collection features 3,000 vintage beauty artifacts. During a challenging year, Hafler faces personal and financial struggles that affect his husband and son. The 32-minute documentary captures their experiences as they navigate the challenges of maintaining the quirky business amid changing circumstances.

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