Jaja's African Hair Braiding (2023)
Welcome to Jaja’s bustling hair braiding shop in Harlem where every day, a lively and eclectic group of West African immigrant hair braiders are creating masterpieces on the heads of neighborhood women. During one sweltering summer day, love will blossom, dreams will flourish, and secrets will be revealed. The uncertainty of their circumstances simmers below the surface of their lives and when it boils over, it forces this tight-knit community to confront what it means to be an outsider on the edge of the place they call home.
Director: Whitney White
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: November 14, 2023
Cast
- Brittany Adebumola - Miriam
- Maechi Aharanwa - Ndidi
- Rachel Christopher - Jennifer
- Kalyne Coleman - Chrissy / Michelle / LaNiece
- Somi Kakoma - Jaja
- Lakisha May - Vanessa / Radia / Sheila
- Nana Mensah - Aminata
- Michael Oloyede - James / Sock Man / DVD Man / Jewelry Man
- Dominique Thorne - Marie
- Zenzi Williams - Bea
Screenplay
Music: Justin Ellington
Production: The League of Live Stream Theater, Manhattan Theatre Club
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jaja's African Hair Braiding about?
- Welcome to Jaja’s bustling hair braiding shop in Harlem where every day, a lively and eclectic group of West African immigrant hair braiders are creating masterpieces on the heads of neighborhood women. During one sweltering summer day, love will blossom, dreams will flourish, and secrets will be revealed. The uncertainty of their circumstances simmers below the surface of their lives and when it boils over, it forces this tight-knit community to confront what it means to be an outsider on the edge of the place they call home.
- Who directed Jaja's African Hair Braiding?
- Jaja's African Hair Braiding was directed by Whitney White.
- Who stars in Jaja's African Hair Braiding?
- Jaja's African Hair Braiding stars Brittany Adebumola, Maechi Aharanwa, Rachel Christopher, Kalyne Coleman, Somi Kakoma, Lakisha May.
- How long is Jaja's African Hair Braiding?
- Jaja's African Hair Braiding has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Jaja's African Hair Braiding?
- Jaja's African Hair Braiding is a Comedy film.
- Where was Jaja's African Hair Braiding produced?
- Jaja's African Hair Braiding was produced in United States of America.