What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedHair Love
Matthew A. Cherry · Film · 2019
If you loved Hair Love, start with Modern Love (John Carney, 2019) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Hair Love across media.
If you cherished the tender, transformative power of familial bonds in Hair Love, you will appreciate these stories exploring the complexities of connection.
Books on the same thread
The 5 Love Languages
Gary Chapman · Book · 2015
Explores: interpersonal communication, emotional intimacy, self-help.
Much like the father in Hair Love learning to nurture his daughter, this book provides essential frameworks for understanding how acts of service define deep, meaningful emotional bonds.
Love You Forever
Robert Munsch, Sheila McGraw · Book · 1995
Explores: Unconditional Love, Parent-Child Relationship, Aging.
This classic mirrors the unconditional, enduring devotion found in Hair Love, focusing specifically on the evolving nature of the parent-child relationship across the different stages of a life.
Fun Home
Alison Bechdel · Book · 2007
Shares a thread with Hair Love: Father-Daughter Relationship.
While Hair Love highlights a supportive father-daughter bond, this graphic novel explores the inverse, examining the complexities and secrets inherent in a strained relationship between a father and daughter.
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Zora Neale Hurston · Book · 1991
Explores: Black female identity, self-discovery, love and relationships.
This narrative echoes the journey toward self-acceptance portrayed in Hair Love, tracking a woman’s growth as she navigates her own identity and finds independence within her community.
Series on the same thread
Love, Death & Robots
Tim Miller · Series · 2019
Explores: Existentialism, Transhumanism, Artificial Intelligence.
If the animation style in Hair Love caught your eye, this anthology offers a more mature, experimental approach to the medium, exploring existential themes through diverse, visually striking animated stories.
Hey Arnold!
Craig Bartlett · Series · 1996
Explores: Childhood, City Life, Friendship.
This series captures the same heartwarming essence of childhood and community found in Hair Love, focusing on the daily life and personal growth of a young protagonist in the city.
Modern Love
John Carney · Series · 2019
Explores: love in the city, modern relationships, interconnected stories.
Like the tender moments in Hair Love, these stories delve into the intricacies of human connection, highlighting the joys and tribulations that define our most important personal relationships.
Win or Lose
Series · 2025
Explores: Teamwork, Pressure, Personal Growth.
This animation mirrors the focus on personal growth and pressure seen in Hair Love, showing how characters navigate off-the-field challenges while balancing their responsibilities and individual needs.
Podcasts on the same thread
Dear LOVE
Podcast
Explores: relationships, affection, emotional connection.
These stories reflect the emotional warmth of Hair Love, utilizing narrative storytelling to explore the affection and deep connections that form the foundation of our most cherished human relationships.
Torta Podcast
Podcast
Shares a thread with Hair Love: self-acceptance.
Just as Zuri learns to love her natural hair in Hair Love, this podcast encourages a positive mindset and self-acceptance as essential tools for embracing the beauty of life.
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Common questions
Is Hair Love a feature-length film?
Hair Love is a short film released in 2019 by Matthew A. Cherry. It focuses on the story of a father learning to style his daughter Zuri's hair for a special event when her mother is unexpectedly unavailable to assist.
What is the plot of Hair Love?
Hair Love follows a father who must style his daughter Zuri's hair before a big event. The task proves difficult because Zuri's hair has a mind of its own, requiring the father to step in and manage the unexpected challenge on his own.
Who directed the short film Hair Love?
Hair Love was directed by Matthew A. Cherry. The 2019 film tells the story of a father attempting to do his daughter Zuri's hair for an important occasion, highlighting the bond between them as he manages her unruly locks.
What happens to the mother in Hair Love?
In Hair Love, the mother is unexpectedly absent, which forces the father to step in and style his daughter Zuri's hair for a big event. The story centers on the father navigating the difficult task of managing Zuri's hair while she prepares for her special day.