Bad Hair
Drama
A nine-year-old boy’s preening obsession with straightening his hair elicits a tidal wave of homophobic panic in his hard-working mother, in this tender but clear-eyed coming-of-age tale.
VIBE
This film feels like a warm, yet anxious hug. It's a tender exploration of a mother's love and a child's burgeoning identity, set against a backdrop of societal pressures. Expect quiet moments of vulnerability and heartfelt connection.
tenderanxiousheartfeltvulnerablesteadycoming-of-agecharacter-drivenrealisticintimateidentityfamilysexualityacceptance
woman director
