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

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

7.7 | 2016-10-21 | Family

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.

Featured Crew

Kristan Andrews Production Design
Barbara Chennault Costume Design
Sarah Palmrose Art Direction
Cheryl Campsmith Editor
Kellie Jo Tinney Set Decoration
Tina Mabry Director
Alison McDonald Writer
Joe Pennella Director of Photography
Danny Lux Original Music Composer
Denise Lewis Patrick Novel

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
Dara Iruka
Dara Iruka
Lorraine
Matthew Foster
Matthew Foster
Principal Davis
Joshua Wilkinson
Joshua Wilkinson
Male Bystander
Joelle Better
Joelle Better
Daughter in Store

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