Bad Hair (2020 film)
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| Directed by | Justin Simien |
| Written by | Justin Simien |
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| Cinematography | Topher Osborn |
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| Music by | Kris Bowers |
| Distributed by | Hulu |
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Running time | 115 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $8.9 million[2] |
Bad Hair is a 2020 American horror comedy written, directed, and produced by Justin Simien. It stars Elle Lorraine, Kelly Rowland, Vanessa Williams, Jay Pharoah, Lena Waithe, Blair Underwood and Laverne Cox.
It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2020.
Cast
- Elle Lorraine as Anna
- Zaria Kelley as Young Anna
- Vanessa Williams as Zora
- Jay Pharoah as Julius
- Lena Waithe as Brook-Lynne
- Blair Underwood
- Laverne Cox as Virgie
- Michelle Hurd as Maxine
- Judith Scott as Edna
- Robin Thede as Denise
- Ashley Blaine Featherson as Rosalyn
- Steve Zissis as Baxter Tannen
- MC Lyte as Coral
- Kelly Rowland as Sandra
- James Van Der Beek as Grant
- Usher
- Chanté Adams
- Moses Storm as Executive Justin
Production
In August 2017, it was announced Justin Simien would direct, write, and produce the film, with Oren Moverman serving as a executive producer under his Sight Unseen banner.[3]
Release
It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2020.[4] Shortly after, Hulu acquired distribution rights to the film.[5]
References
- ^ "Bad Hair". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
- ^ Lindahl, Chris (January 31, 2020). "Sundance: As Hulu Nears $8 Million Deal for 'Bad Hair,' Streaming Is Necessary to Make the Numbers Work". IndieWire. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (August 15, 2017). "'Dear White People' Team Reunites On Justin Simien-Directed 'Bad Hair'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
- ^ Siegel, Tatiana (December 4, 2019). "Sundance Unveils Female-Powered Lineup Featuring Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem, Abortion Road Trip Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (January 31, 2020). "Big Sundance Deal: Justin Simien's 'Bad Hair' Near $8 Million + Worldwide Pact With Hulu; Theatrical Rollout Planned". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 31, 2020.