Creator Of Oscar-Nominated Short 'Hair Love' Hopes It Changes Lives

The video discusses a heartwarming animated short film by Matthew A. Cherry, which highlights the complexities of black families and aims to normalize natural hair. Inspired by viral videos of black fathers doing their daughters' hair, Cherry created a film that represents black children positively. The video also covers the Crown Act, legislation against hair discrimination, and Cherry's journey from NFL player to filmmaker. Cherry's work is compared to Kobe Bryant's, emphasizing the impact of athletes in media and the importance of representation.

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