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

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Release date: Oct 21, 2016

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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.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Drama
Directed By:

Tina Mabry
Written By:

Alison McDonald
In Theaters:

Oct 21, 2016 limited
Runtime:

48 minutes
Studio:

Freedom Road Production

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

Lola Wayne Villa
as Trish

Matthew Foster
as Principal Davis

Briana Lane
as Val, Sales Clerk

Chuck McCollum
as Store Manager

Rocky McMurray
as Mr. Schuler

Libby Ewing
as Mother in Store

Joelle Better
as Daughter in Store

Isabel Myers
as Mary Beth

Daija Bickham
as Neighborhood Girl

Skyelar Wesley
as Neighborhood Girl

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

All Critics (2) | Fresh (2)

This movie gives kids a lot of credit in terms of storytelling and content.

Dec 20, 2017 | Full Review…

Jessica Jernigan
Decider
Indomitable girl speaks up for civil rights in sweet story.

Oct 25, 2016 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Emily Ashby
Common Sense Media