Molly's Pilgrim
Synopsis
Molly's Pilgrim is a 1985 American short film directed by Jeffrey D. Brown, based on the children's book of the same title by Barbara Cohen. It tells the story of Molly, a young Russian immigrant. When Molly's class is given a special holiday assignment, she shows her classmates the true meaning of Thanksgiving. The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeffrey D. Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey D. Brown, Chris Pelzer
- Original Title
- Molly's Pilgrim
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Phoenix Films Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeffrey D. Brown
Jeffrey D. Brown, Chris Pelzer, Barbara Cohen
Barbara Bryant
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Jeffrey D. Brown
Director
Jeffrey D. Brown
Screenplay
Chris Pelzer
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What is Molly's Pilgrim about?
Molly's Pilgrim is a 1985 American short film directed by Jeffrey D. Brown, based on the children's book of the same title by Barbara Cohen. It tells the story of Molly, a young Russian immigrant. When Molly's class is given a special holiday assignment, she shows her classmates the true meaning of Thanksgiving. The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Who directed Molly's Pilgrim?
Molly's Pilgrim was directed by Jeffrey D. Brown.
Who stars in Molly's Pilgrim?
The principal cast of Molly's Pilgrim includes Sophia Eliazova, Polina Klimovitskaya, Albert Makhtsier, Andrea Lawn, Lilly Balaban.
When was Molly's Pilgrim released and how long is it?
Molly's Pilgrim was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 24m.