Freedom Hair

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.

Cast

Sophia Bush

as Dana

Erica Tazel

as Dee

Catherine Dyer

as Etta Travis

Simona Brown

as Melony Armstrong

Sharon Conley

as Leona

Lauren Buglioli

as Female TV News Reporter

Lynne Ashe

as Clara

Marquita Goings

as Lydia

Jeremie Harris

as Kevin

Diana Lovell

as Tasha

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