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

2016Directed by Tina Mabry

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Released: October 21, 2016
Runtime: 48m

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

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Tina Mabry
Writers: Alison McDonald
Denise Lewis Patrick

Principal cast

In billing order

Marsai MartinMelody Ellison
Idara VictorFrances Ellison
Frances FisherMiss Abbot
Frankie FaisonFrank Ellison
Garrett McQuaidDonald
Dara IrukaLorraine

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