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Freedom Hair

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Freedom Hair

2024

1h 39m

2.2(5 votes)

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Overview

When a mother decides to start a natural hair braiding business to achieve financial independence, she must overcome obstacles imposed by a powerful cosmetology cartel and the state of Mississippi.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Simona Brown

Simona Brown

Melony Armstrong

Jeremie Harris

Jeremie Harris

Kevin

Sophia Bush

Sophia Bush

Dana

Erica Tazel

Erica Tazel

Dee

Catherine Dyer

Catherine Dyer

Etta Travis

Sharon Conley

Sharon Conley

Leona

Lauren Buglioli

Lauren Buglioli

Female TV News Reporter

Lynne Ashe

Lynne Ashe

Clara

Marquita Goings

Marquita Goings

Lydia

Diana Lovell

Diana Lovell

Tasha

Creative team

Directed by: Dianne Houston
Written by: Dianne Houston
Produced by: Stacey Parks
Lana Link

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