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

Released October 21, 2016
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Overview
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.
Cast

Marsai Martin
as
Melody Ellison

Idara Victor
as
Frances Ellison

Frances Fisher
as
Miss Abbot

Frankie Faison
as
Frank Ellison
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Garrett McQuaid
as
Donald
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Dara Iruka
as
Lorraine
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Lola Wayne Villa
as
Trish

Matthew Foster
as
Principal Davis
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Joshua Wilkinson
as
Male Bystander

Joelle Better
as
Daughter in Store
Crew
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Kristan Andrews
as
Production Design
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Barbara Chennault
as
Costume Design
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Sarah Palmrose
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Art Direction
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Cheryl Campsmith
as
Editor
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Kellie Jo Tinney
as
Set Decoration

Tina Mabry
as
Director
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Alison McDonald
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Writer
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Joe Pennella
as
Director of Photography

Danny Lux
as
Original Music Composer
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Denise Lewis Patrick
as
Novel

Common
as
Executive Producer
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Nicole Dow
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Executive Producer