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Dolapo Is Fine

  • 2020
  • TV-PG
  • 15m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Doyin Ajiboye in Dolapo Is Fine (2020)
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Ready to leave her UK boarding school and enter the working world, a young Black woman faces pressure to change her name and natural hairstyle.Ready to leave her UK boarding school and enter the working world, a young Black woman faces pressure to change her name and natural hairstyle.Ready to leave her UK boarding school and enter the working world, a young Black woman faces pressure to change her name and natural hairstyle.

  • Director
    • Ethosheia Hylton
  • Writers
    • Joan Iyiola
    • Chibundu Onuzo
  • Stars
    • Doyin Ajiboye
    • Luke Gasper
    • Joan Iyiola
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    261
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ethosheia Hylton
    • Writers
      • Joan Iyiola
      • Chibundu Onuzo
    • Stars
      • Doyin Ajiboye
      • Luke Gasper
      • Joan Iyiola
    • 10User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 5 nominations total

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    'Dolapo is Fine' Wins the 2020 HBO Short Film Award at ABFF
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    Doyin Ajiboye
    • Dolapo
    Luke Gasper
    • Mr. Wilson
    Joan Iyiola
    Joan Iyiola
    • Daisy
    Gina McKee
    Gina McKee
    • Michelle Adams
    Joseph Mydell
    Joseph Mydell
    • Dad
    Pamela Nomvete
    Pamela Nomvete
    • Mum
    Thamilvani Umaipalan
    • Sunita
    Katie Friedli Walton
    • Imogen
    • Director
      • Ethosheia Hylton
    • Writers
      • Joan Iyiola
      • Chibundu Onuzo
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    8tiarnanpyro

    It's not about hair. It's about identity.

    Contrary to what the other reviewer says: I care. This film isnt just about a girl deciding between different hair styles, in fact it's more than that. Dolapo is told that in order to succeed in her dream profession its "assimilation first" she must get rid of her afro and use a whiter sounding name. Yet when Dolapo tries to conform, using the name Dolly and buying herself a wig we find that her character is becoming more uncomfortable with the idea of conformation to the white-centric workplace. The film wants you empathise for the character as you want her to succeed but not at the cost at her own identity and in my opinion it succeeds in doing so, and especially thanks to Dojin Ajiboye's acting.

    In the end she must choose whether to follow the advice she was given by Daisy and conform or decide to stand out from the crowd and show off her true hair and heritage. This film is a very sweet and honest film with a lesson about identity at the heart of it. I would definitely recommend watching it and I'm excited to see more from the people involved!
    9ebeckstr-1

    Moving and hopeful

    Wonderful short, well cast and well acted. I could have watched a full length movie with these characters.
    5laura-debar

    Great coming of age story

    Whether it's your hair or something else, conforming to someone else's ideal can be problematic, as we see in this story. Also the good camera work and acting made me want to stick around till the end.
    10tirofestivals

    More than wonderful movie

    More than wonderful movie ! This movie has a great story, excellent acting, beautiful direction and pleasant plot . Thanks alot .
    8bayodaniels

    Be Yourself

    This movie finished before a realized it was a short movie. It is a story about stereotypes, what you choose to believe and being yourself. Dolapo is a young and brilliant high school girl who is enthusiastic about working in Finance in the city. She is mentored by a black lady who already works in the city and believes there are certain appearances that will be accepted or welcomed in the city. She advises Dolapo about her hair and her name.

    After an embarrassing occurrence at school, Dolapo made a decision to be herself....reverting back to her previous hairstyle and walking gallantly to the city for her interview.

    It's a funny movie and I'll recommend it if you're looking for something quick to watch.

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    • Release date
      • August 3, 2023 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dọlápò is Fine
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      • £20,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      15 minutes
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      • 1.85 : 1

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