Sony Animation Picks up ‘Hair Love’ From ‘Blackkklansman’ EP Matthew A. Cherry

  • 5 years ago
Cherry has partnered
with Sony Pictures
Animation after his
Kickstarter campaign
raised $300,000
in 2017. It is the most money any short film has raised on the platform. ‘Hair Love’ focuses on
an African-American dad
doing his daughter’s hair
for the first time. Kristine Belson, Sony Pictures Animation president, called it “fresh" and "authentic.” Kristine Belson, via statement The story is set to hit the big screen later this year, and the book release is set for May 14. Matthew A. Cherry, via statement Cherry tweeted, "This video of @DJHINES doing his daughters hair really inspired the project."

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