Vidal Sassoon: The Movie

"How one man changed the world with a pair of scissors"

Dec 16 2011 PG 1h 30m
Documentary

This incisive documentary profiles trend-setting stylist Vidal Sassoon, from his harsh childhood and Israeli military service to his revolutionary approach to hairstyles and his establishment as a world-renowned brand.

Plot

Vidal Sassoon is more than just a hairdresser-he's a rock star, an artist, a craftsman who "changed the world with a pair of scissors." With the geometric, Bauhaus-inspired hairdos he pioneered in the 1960s and his "wash and wear" philosophy that liberated generations of women from the tyranny of the salon, Sassoon revolutionized the art of hairstyling and left an indelible mark on popular culture. This documentary traces with visual gusto the life of a self-made man whose passion and perseverance took him from a Jewish orphanage in London to the absolute pinnacle of his craft.

Written by

Heather Campbell Gordon, Craig Teper

Directed by

Craig Teper

Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
269
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
63
Popularity
NA