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

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

7.7

0h 48m

2016

Synopsis

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.

Director

Tina Mabry

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Cast & Crew

Marsai Martin

Marsai Martin

as Melody Ellison

Idara Victor

Idara Victor

as Frances Ellison

Frances Fisher

Frances Fisher

as Miss Abbot

Frankie Faison

Frankie Faison

as Frank Ellison

Garrett McQuaid

as Donald

Dara Iruka

as Lorraine

Lola Wayne Villa

as Trish

Matthew Foster

Matthew Foster

as Principal Davis

Joshua Wilkinson

as Male Bystander

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