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An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win
2016 | 48m | English
Popularity: 0.6 (history)
| Director: | Tina Mabry |
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| Writer: | Alison McDonald, Denise Lewis Patrick |
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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. | |
| Release Date: | Oct 21, 2016 |
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| Director: | Tina Mabry |
| Writer: | Alison McDonald, Denise Lewis Patrick |
| Genres: | Family |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 09, 2026 Entered: Apr 27, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Marsai Martin | Melody Ellison |
| Idara Victor | Frances Ellison |
| Frances Fisher | Miss Abbot |
| Frankie Faison | Frank Ellison |
| Garrett McQuaid | Donald |
| Dara Iruka | Lorraine |
| Lola Wayne Villa | Trish |
| Matthew Foster | Principal Davis |
| Joshua Wilkinson | Male Bystander |
| Joelle Better | Daughter in Store |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Alison McDonald | Writer |
| Cheryl Campsmith | Editor |
| Kristan Andrews | Production Design |
| Sarah Palmrose | Art Direction |
| Kellie Jo Tinney | Set Decoration |
| Barbara Chennault | Costume Design |
| Tina Mabry | Director |
| Joe Pennella | Director of Photography |
| Danny Lux | Original Music Composer |
| Denise Lewis Patrick | Novel |
| Alexis Frank Koczara | Casting Director |
| Amanda Lenker Doyle | Casting Director |
| Christine Smith Shevchenko | Casting Director |
| Petrice Bankhead | Makeup Artist |
| Tonya Cryer | Hair Department Head |
| Jed Dornoff | Makeup Artist |
| Kokeeta Douglas | Makeup Department Head |
| Richard Evans | Hairstylist |
| Tina Fabulic | Key Hair Stylist |
| Valerie Hunt | Key Makeup Artist |
| Richard G. King | Unit Production Manager |
| Otto Michael Penzato | First Assistant Director |
| Justin Blecha | Leadman |
| Hilary DeWaay | Graphic Designer |
| Mark Knightley | Construction Coordinator |
| Emily Leising | Art Department Production Assistant |
| Coree Van Bebber | Art Department Coordinator |
| Rose Youmans | Art Department Coordinator |
| Tim Chilton | Foley Artist |
| Travis Cote | Utility Sound |
| Gregorio Frazier | Boom Operator |
| Patrick McQuown | Sound Assistant |
| Colin Rogers | Sound Designer |
| Teddy Salas | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Brandon Sanchez | Foley Artist |
| Craig Schafer | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Douglas J. Schulman | Production Sound Mixer |
| Allan Schultz | Sound Supervisor |
| Keegan Martin | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Oliver Keller | Stunt Coordinator |
| John P. Fleenor | Still Photographer |
| Kirk R. Gardner | Camera Operator |
| Jeff Journey | Dolly Grip |
| Shane D. Kelly | Gaffer |
| Robert W. McCarty | Best Boy Grip |
| Kevin Miles | Second Assistant Camera |
| Bruce M. Pasternack | Camera Operator |
| Mark Pickens | Dolly Grip |
| Richard Ralston | Best Boy Electric |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Common | Executive Producer |
| Nicole Dow | Executive Producer |
| Derek Dudley | Executive Producer |
| Christopher Keenan | Executive Producer |
| Richard G. King | Co-Executive Producer |
| William Klug | Co-Producer |
| Tina Mabry | Producer |
| Melinda McCrocklin | Executive Producer |
| Alison McDonald | Executive Producer |
| Sarah Yang | Co-Producer |
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