Poster for the movie An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win

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

2016 • 48 minutes
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.

Picture of Marsai Martin

Marsai Martin

Melody Ellison

Picture of Idara Victor

Idara Victor

Frances Ellison

Picture of Frances Fisher

Frances Fisher

Miss Abbot

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Frankie Faison

Frank Ellison

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Garrett McQuaid

Donald

Picture of Dara Iruka

Dara Iruka

Lorraine

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Lola Wayne Villa

Trish

Picture of Matthew Foster

Matthew Foster

Principal Davis

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Joshua Wilkinson

Male Bystander

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Joelle Better

Daughter in Store