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Release Year2016
Runtime0h 48m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresFamily
Votes15
DirectorTina Mabry
WritersAlison McDonald
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAn American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win
About An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win
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.
Directed by Tina Mabry, An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win leans on a strong ensemble — Marsai Martin, Idara Victor, Frances Fisher — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about family titles of 2016.
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