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

MOVIE • 2016

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

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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.

TMDB ★ 3.9/5Votes: 15
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Top 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

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Garrett McQuaid

Donald

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Dara Iruka

Lorraine

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Lola Wayne Villa

Trish

Matthew Foster

Matthew Foster

Principal Davis

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Joshua Wilkinson

Male Bystander

Joelle Better

Joelle Better

Daughter in Store

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Kellie Jo Tinney

Set Decoration

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Kristan Andrews

Production Design

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Sarah Palmrose

Art Direction

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Barbara Chennault

Costume Design

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Theatrical release date: October 21, 2016

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

October 21, 2016

Runtime

48 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

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