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2016

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

Directed by Tina Mabry

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.

Duration

0h 48m

Released

October 21, 2016

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7.7

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Cast10

  • Marsai Martin
  • Idara Victor
  • Frances Fisher
  • Frankie Faison
  • Garrett McQuaid
  • Dara Iruka
  • Lola Wayne Villa
  • Matthew Foster
  • Joshua Wilkinson

Part ofThe An American Girl Collection

Includes Felicity: An American Girl Adventure (2005), Samantha: An American Girl Holiday (2004), Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008), An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong (2009), An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars (2012), Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front (2006), An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky (2013), An American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight (2014), An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success (2015), An American Girl: Lea to the Rescue (2016), An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas (2016), An American Girl Story: Summer Camp, Friends For Life (2017), An American Girl Story - Ivy & Julie 1976: A Happy Balance (2017), An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win (2016), and American Girl: Corinne Tan (2023).

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