We spoke with the film’s breakout star, Elle Lorraine, about why this type of scary story is crucial right now.
for the ability to wear our hair in its natural state in 43 states. The fact that it's a law and has to be a law is ridiculous, but it's still having to be fought for. People are still at the forefront, trying to make sure that our, recognized, and honored. I think without films like this and without blatant conversation, the needle will be moved slower.
I think it was actually, unconsciously, even more freeing. And I didn't expect that [catharsis] because the weave [in the film] is a straight weave. I think that sometimes that's where our mind goes to — at least that's where mine was going to — and I didn't have any new relationship with that idea. But when I look at it, I have a whole new respect for [my hair] and for being able to honor my hair and protect my hair in this way. It's really cool.
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