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American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has To Win, An (2016)

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American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has To Win, An (2016)

Genre

Family

Release Date

October 21, 2016

Studio

Amazon Prime

Information

Genre

Family

Release Date

October 21, 2016

MPAA Rating

-

Duration

48 minute(s)

Production Budget

-

Studio

Amazon Prime

Official Site

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Cast and Crew

Director

Tina Mabry

Producer

Tina Mabry

Screenwriter

Alison McDonald

Starring

Marsai Martin as Melody Ellison
Idara Victor
Frankie Faison
Frances Fisher as Miss Abbot
Garrett McQuaid
Dara Iruka
Lola Wayne Villa
Briana Lane

Synopsis

Based in 1963 Detroit during the civil rights movement, "An American Girl Story-Melody 1963: Love Has to Win" centers around 10-year-old Melody whose eyes are opened to the racial inequality surrounding her, including the 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing.

As a result, her belief in the "indivisible" promise of our country's Pledge of Allegiance comes into question as she challenges her teacher on the validity of this given the horrific tragedy.

After an emotional journey of self-reflection, her mother gives her the courage she needs by instilling in her that love brings out the best in everyone; reminding Melody that it's important to "stand up for what's right, even when it's hard or scary."

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