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Release Year2018
Runtime0h 12m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes3
DirectorEmilie Mannering, Carmine Pierre-Dufour
WritersCarmine Pierre-Dufour
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsMahalia Melts in the Rain
About Mahalia Melts in the Rain
Mahalia, a timid 9-year-old black girl, feels different from the other girls in her ballet class. Hoping to boost her confidence, her mother brings her to the hair salon to get her hair straightened for the very first time.
Directed by Emilie Mannering, Carmine Pierre-Dufour, Mahalia Melts in the Rain leans on a strong ensemble — Kaiyonni Banton-Renner, Sagine Sémajuste — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2018.
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