Person profile
Matthew A. Cherry
Woke Score
62/ 100
Lower is better
65 personal • 56 work
- Published titles
- 1
- Crew roles
- 1
- Cast roles
- 0
- Profile updated
- June 10, 2026
- TMDB person ID
- 587970
Creator Context
Summary
Oscar-winning filmmaker and director (Hair Love, a positive story of a Black father learning to style his daughter’s hair and challenging stereotypes). Advocate for the CROWN Act against hair discrimination and partnered with Dove on related initiatives. Directed episodes of Black-ish and other projects with representation focus. Clear pattern of work centered on Black family stories and anti-discrimination themes.
Known Work
