GENRE: Documentary
RELEASE DATE: March 18, 2026
DIRECTOR: Nelson González
PRODUCER(S): Alf Alvarez
WRITER(S): Miguel Yarull
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: More than a matter of aesthetics, hair is language, heritage, and affirmation. Dando Pelo delves into the deep emotional, cultural, and social connection that Dominican women have with their hair. From the colonial legacy that imposed certain beauty standards to the rethinking of hair as an act of self-care, empowerment, and freedom, the documentary moves through intimate memories, historical analysis, and moments of collective pride. Through moving testimonies, sociological perspectives, and everyday scenes filled with symbolism, Dando Pelo shows how hair can be an imposed burden, but also a powerful tool to reaffirm who we are. Because when a woman decides how to wear her hair, she is also deciding how to inhabit her identity.