Barbershop

The Barbershop film series tells humorous and heartwarming stories set in a barbershop on the South Side of Chicago. Focusing on Calvin and his crew of barbers, the films explore social and family issues within the African-American community. In Barbershop (2002), Calvin’s efforts to preserve his father’s barbershop, the heart of the neighborhood, are depicted. In Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004), they unite to face a major competitor. And in Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016), the barbershop becomes a place for fostering peace in the neighborhood. With its likable characters and engaging dialogue, the series offers a warm and comedic look at these individuals’ lives.