Family · 2016 · 48m

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

Director

Cast

Marsai Martin as Melody Ellison Idara Victor as Frances Ellison Frances Fisher as Miss Abbot Frankie Faison as Frank Ellison Garrett McQuaid as Donald Dara Iruka as Lorraine

Crew

Joe Pennella — Director of Photography Cheryl Campsmith — Editor Danny Lux — Original Music Composer Alison McDonald — Writer Denise Lewis Patrick — Novel Tina Mabry — Producer

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Key Collaborators

Tina Mabry Director Joe Pennella Director of Photography Cheryl Campsmith Editor Danny Lux Original Music Composer Alison McDonald Writer Denise Lewis Patrick Novel Tina Mabry Producer Kristan Andrews Production Design Barbara Chennault Costume Design

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