Synopsis
In 1989, an ambitious young woman gets a weave in order to succeed in the image-obsessed world of music television. However, her flourishing career may come at a great cost when she realizes that her new hair may have a mind of its own.
Key facts
Cast
Elle Lorraine, Jay Pharoah, Lena Waithe, Kelly Rowland, Vanessa Williams, Laverne Cox, Chanté Adams, Blair Underwood
Original language
English
First release
October 23, 2020 (United States)
Crew
Screenplay
Justin Simien
Producer
Angel Lopez, Eddie Vaisman, Julia Lebedev, Justin Simien
Cinematography
Topher Osborn
Editing
Kelly Matsumoto, Phillip J. Bartell
Music
Kris Bowers
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- GFFF - Galician Freaky Film Festival 2026
- Fantasy Filmfest 2021 generic - Fantasy Filmfest Nights XL
- Jeonju International Film Festival 2021 generic
- Chicago International Film Festival 2020 generic
- Stockholm International Film Festival 2020 generic - Twilight Zone
- Sundance Film Festival 2020 generic
Releases & classifications
| Streaming | United States | October 23, 2020 |
| Streaming | Russia | October 29, 2020 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | May 5, 2021 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | May 5, 2021 |
| Streaming | United Kingdom | July 5, 2021 |
| Streaming | Brazil | July 1, 2022 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Germany | June 25, 2021 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | July 12, 2021 |
Full credits
| Director | Justin Simien |
| Cast | Elle Lorraine (Anna Bludso), Jay Pharoah (Julius), Lena Waithe (Brook-Lynne), Kelly Rowland (Sandra), Vanessa Williams (Zora), Laverne Cox (Virgie), Chanté Adams (Linda Bludso), Blair Underwood (Amos Bludso), James Van Der Beek (Grant Madison), Usher (Germane D.), Yaani King Mondschein (Sista Soul), Michelle Hurd (Maxine), Judith Scott (Edna), Robin Thede (Denise), Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins (Rosalyn), Steve Zissis (Baxter Tannen), MC Lyte (Coral), Zaria Kelley (Young Anna), Corinne Massiah (Young Linda), Moses Storm (Executive Justin), Jon Gabrus (Valet), Nicole Byer (Gina), Justin Simien (Reggie Watson) |
| Screenplay | Justin Simien |
| Producer | Angel Lopez, Eddie Vaisman, Julia Lebedev, Justin Simien |
| Executive producer | Alex G. Scott, Leonid Lebedev, Oren Moverman |
| Cinematography | Topher Osborn |
| Editing | Kelly Matsumoto, Phillip J. Bartell |
| Music | Kris Bowers |
| Production design | Scott Kuzio |
| Visual effects | Dan Schmit |
| Sound | Jeff Sawyer |
| Costumes | Ceci |
Additional data: TMDB.
