Hair

 Thanks for sharing that scene — it's a very memorable and symbolic part of the film Hair (1979), directed by Miloš Forman. Let me help clean up and clarify the description a bit for you, preserving the essence of the moment and what it represents.



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Scene Description: Army Medical Exam from Hair (1979):


The scene takes place in a large, sterile room where military medical exams are being conducted. At the front, seated behind a long table, are four high-ranking military officers reviewing files of incoming recruits. Two armed guards stand at the entrance.


Suddenly, the doors open, and a young, thin, pale white man with ginger hair enters the room. He's wearing only white underwear and socks, visibly nervous. He walks up to stand in front of the officers.


One officer asks for his name, which he provides. Then, without much emotion, the officer says, "Everything off, please."


The young man hesitates slightly, then removes his underwear, standing completely naked except for his socks. He tries to cover his genitals with his hands.


"Remove the socks too," one of the officers orders.


The man remains still. When asked if there's a problem, he quietly responds, "No." Yet he doesn’t remove the socks.


After a moment, the officers signal the guards. One holds the recruit while the other pulls off his socks.


As the socks come off, it's revealed that the young man has his toenails painted bright red — a feminine, defiant gesture.


The officers and guards erupt in laughter. The scene then transitions into a musical number — the upbeat and ironic song “Black Boys / White Boys”, performed in the film by a chorus including Diane Keaton (originally in the Broadway version).


As the song continues, more recruits — both Black and white — enter the room, each stripping off their clothes and standing naked, covering themselves with their hands, adding to the surreal and theatrical tone of the sequence.



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This scene is full of satire and commentary — it critiques the military system, gender norms, and racial stereotypes, all wrapped in the bold, irreverent style that defines Hair. Let me know if you'd like an analysis of the symbolism or a breakdown of the song lyrics used in the scene.


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