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Hair Love is a 2019 American animated short film written and directed by Matthew A. Cherry, with additional direction by Everett Downing Jr. and Bruce W. Smith.
It follows a Black father named Stephen as he tries to style the natural hair of his daughter, Zuri, using instructions created by her mother. The domestic task becomes a story about family care, confidence, and the cultural importance of Black hair. The film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
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Did Hair Love start as a book or a film?
Matthew A. Cherry first self-published the 'Hair Love' children's picture book in 2019, illustrated by Vashti Harrison, before the animated short was widely released. The short itself was crowdfunded via a 2017 Kickstarter campaign that raised over $287,000. Sony Pictures Animation later partnered on the film's release.
Who animated the Hair Love short film?
Hair Love was produced by Matthew A. Cherry, Karen Rupert Toliver, and animated at Six Point Harness in Los Angeles. It was distributed by Sony Pictures Animation. Cherry and Toliver won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 92nd Oscars in 2020.
Is there a Hair Love HBO Max series spinoff?
Yes, HBO Max commissioned 'Young Love,' an animated series expanding on the 'Hair Love' characters (the Young family), which premiered in 2023. The series is developed by Matthew A. Cherry and features characters like Zuri, Stephen, and Angela Young. Scott 'Kid Cudi' Mescudi joined the voice cast.
Where can I stream Hair Love online?
Hair Love has been available on YouTube (where it was released by Sony Pictures Animation) for free, as well as on Max (formerly HBO Max). The picture book version is sold separately through Penguin Random House. The short runs about seven minutes.
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