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Screening: ‘Freedom Hair’ // Greenwood Film Festival
August 5 at 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The MPI Original feature film Freedom Hair will screen virtually as an official selection at the Greenwood Film Festival on August 5.
Freedom Hair is based on the inspiring, true story of Melony Armstrong, a mother and entrepreneur who decides to start a natural hair braiding business in order to achieve financial independence. However, To realize her dream, she must overcome unexpected obstacles imposed by the state of Mississippi and a powerful cosmetology cartel. The film stars Simona Brown (Netflix’s Behind Her Eyes), Jeremie Harris (Legion, Fargo), Sophia Bush (Good Sam, False Positive), and Erica Tazel (Justified, Roots).
Learn more about the screening and how to purchase tickets here.
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