About this episode
Matthew Cherry ’s short film “ Hair Love ” won an Oscar and became a New York Times bestselling children’s book. Now the writer, director, and Chicago native is continuing the story in “ Young Love ,” a Max animated series premiering Thursday that stars Issa Rae and Kid Cudi. Host Jacoby Cochran sits down with Cherry to talk about how this story has resonated so deeply with him and why it needed to be set on the West Side. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter . Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE