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An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win

An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win

Set in Detroit during the Civil Rights Movement, "An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win" examines the joyful life and troubled times of an irrepressible 10-year-old African-American girl whose vivid imagination and creativity reinforce her optimism. When shocking national events threaten her sense of security, Melody must find inner strength to restore her hope for a better world.

Family

Release: 2016-10-21Runtime: 48 minRating: 7.7 (14)

Cast

Marsai Martin

Marsai Martin

Melody Ellison

Idara Victor

Idara Victor

Frances Ellison

Frances Fisher

Frances Fisher

Miss Abbot

Frankie Faison

Frankie Faison

Frank Ellison

Garrett McQuaid

Donald

Dara Iruka

Lorraine

Lola Wayne Villa

Trish

Matthew Foster

Matthew Foster

Principal Davis

Joshua Wilkinson

Male Bystander

Joelle Better

Joelle Better

Daughter in Store

Crew

Kristan Andrews

Production Design

Barbara Chennault

Costume Design

Sarah Palmrose

Art Direction

Cheryl Campsmith

Editor

Kellie Jo Tinney

Set Decoration

Tina Mabry

Tina Mabry

Director

Alison McDonald

Writer

Joe Pennella

Director of Photography

Danny Lux

Danny Lux

Original Music Composer

Denise Lewis Patrick

Novel

Clips & Videos

An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win | Movie Trailer | @American Girl

An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win | Movie Trailer | @American Girl