
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.
Top Billed Cast

Marsai Martin
Melody Ellison

Idara Victor
Frances Ellison

Frances Fisher
Miss Abbot

Frankie Faison
Frank Ellison
Garrett McQuaid
Donald
Featured Crew
Kristan Andrews
Production Design
Barbara Chennault
Costume Design
Sarah Palmrose
Art Direction
Cheryl Campsmith
Editor
Kellie Jo Tinney
Set Decoration

Tina Mabry
Director
Alison McDonald
Writer
Joe Pennella
Director of Photography

Danny Lux
Original Music Composer
Denise Lewis Patrick
Novel