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- Drama
A nine-year-old boy’s preening obsession with straightening his hair elicits a tidal wave of homophobic panic in his hard-working mother, in this tender but clear-eyed coming-of-age tale.
Bad Hair is a 2014 coming-of-age drama that follows a nine-year-old boy navigating his identity through his obsession with straightening his hair, while his hard-working mother grapples with her own fears and prejudices. The film offers a tender yet unflinching look at family dynamics, gender expectations, and self-discovery.
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Top cast
Follow an actor to track their next projects- Samuel Lange ZambranoJunior
Samantha CastilloMarta
Beto BenitezBoss- Nelly RamosGrandmother
- María Emilia SulbaránGirl
- Luis Domingo GonzalezDoctor
- Martha EstradaNeighbor
- Julio MendezMario
Alí RondonNeighbor- Roimer Enrique ParralasBoy
- Gabriel GuédezBaby

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When did Bad Hair come out?
Bad Hair was released on April 2, 2014.
What is Bad Hair about?
The film centers on a nine-year-old boy whose preoccupation with straightening his hair prompts complex reactions from his mother, exploring themes of identity, acceptance, and coming of age.
What genre is Bad Hair?
Bad Hair is a drama that balances tenderness with clear-eyed social commentary on family and identity.













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