Name: Freedom Hair
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2024-06-01
Duration: 1 h 39 min
Cast: Simona Brown, Jeremie Harris, Sophia Bush, Erica Tazel, Catherine Dyer

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When a mother decides to start a natural hair braiding business to achieve financial independence, she must overcome obstacles imposed by a powerful cosmetology cartel and the state of Mississippi.

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Directed by: Dianne Houston
Written by: Dianne Houston
Produced by: Lana Link, Rob Pfaltzgraff, Stacey Parks
Music by: Lizzie No

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June 1, 2024 · 1 h 39 min · Drama, History

Released: June 1, 2024
Runtime: 1 h 39 min
Genres: Drama, History
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 18 countries
Keywords: based on true story

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Where can I stream Freedom Hair?

Philo

Starz

In the United States, Freedom Hair streams on Philo and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Freedom Hair worth watching?

37

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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 5.2).

Is Freedom Hair okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Freedom Hair?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Freedom Hair plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.