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

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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.

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An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win | Movie Trailer | @American Girl

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-03

Release History & Theatrical Window

Digital Streaming Debut

October 21, 2016

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Tina Mabry
Screenplay & Story
Alison McDonald, Denise Lewis Patrick
Original Score
Danny Lux
Original Title
An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
48m
Production Studios
Freedom Road Productions, Amazon Studios

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tina Mabry

Screenplay & Story

Alison McDonald, Denise Lewis Patrick

Original Score & Music

Danny Lux

Director of Photography

Joe Pennella

Film Editing

Cheryl Campsmith

Producers

Common, Nicole Dow, Derek Dudley, Christopher Keenan, Tina Mabry

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Denise Lewis Patrick

Department Leadership Roster

Cheryl Campsmith

Editor

Kristan Andrews

Production Design

Barbara Chennault

Costume Design

Tina Mabry

Tina Mabry

Director

Alison McDonald

Writer

Joe Pennella

Director of Photography

Danny Lux

Danny Lux

Original Music Composer

Tina Mabry

Tina Mabry

Producer

Keegan Martin

Visual Effects Supervisor

Oliver Keller

Oliver Keller

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

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What is An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win about?

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.

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

An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win was directed by Tina Mabry.

Who stars in An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win?

The principal cast of An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win includes Marsai Martin, Idara Victor, Frances Fisher, Frankie Faison, Garrett McQuaid.

When was An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win released and how long is it?

An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 48m.

Who composed the musical score for An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win?

The original motion picture soundtrack for An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win was composed by Danny Lux.

Is An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win based on a book or true story?

An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Denise Lewis Patrick".