Hair Love
Hair Love

Movie spotlight

Hair Love

2019
Movie
7 min
English

When dad has to unexpectedly step in for mom to do his daughter Zuri’s hair before a big event, what seems like a simple task is anything but as these locks have a mind of their own!

Insights

IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Google Users96%
Director: Matthew A. CherryGenres: Animation, Short, Family, Comedy

Plot Summary

A father struggles to do his young daughter's hair for the first time, learning new things about his daughter and himself in the process. It's a heartwarming and humorous look at a father-daughter bond.

Critical Reception

Hair Love was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its heartwarming story, beautiful animation, and positive representation of Black families. It resonated with audiences of all ages.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its touching story about fatherhood and daughterhood.

  • Celebrated for its vibrant and expressive animation style.

  • Commended for its positive and authentic portrayal of Black culture and hair.

Google audience: Audiences loved the film's heartwarming message and charming animation, often highlighting the beautiful father-daughter relationship and its relatable themes of family and self-acceptance.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.

Fun Fact

The film was initially funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign, raising over $300,000.

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CinemaSerf

When "Zuri" wakes up in the morning and removes her night cap, her hair - well it's big, very very big! She has faith though that her mum will come and groom it back into stylish and gorgeous shape. Ha! Not today. It's dad who has to sort t...