'Hair Love was done because we wanted to see more representation in animation, and we wanted to normalize black hair.' Director MatthewACherry talks HairLove after its Oscars win.
RELATED: "It's Really Frustrating": Black Actresses on the Lack of Hairstylists Who Work With Natural Hair On Set was done because we wanted to see more representation in animation, and we wanted to normalize black hair," Cherry explained during the acceptance speech. "There's a very important issue that's out there, the CROWN Act, and if we can help get this passed in all 50 states, we can help stories like Deandre Arnold's to stop from happening.
VIDEO: Gabrielle Union Had Sparkly, Butt-Length Knotless Braids At the Vanity Fair Oscars After PartyHair Love was really born out of wanting to kind of flip those gender norms that we normally see," he told reporters in the Oscars press room. "You know, it's so crazy because oftentimes fathers, when they do basic tasks in the household, it's like, oh, my God, look at fathers, like, being dads, you know what I mean? For us, we wanted to help normalize it."
With proper representation, animation can be a powerful platform for spreading light on social issues. "You know, all throughout the years, you know, there hasn't been characters in the — specifically in animation that look like you. This film was made for you to see yourself," said Cherry. "We have a book that is out in stores as well, and I think the combination of the short and the book has really just been great.
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