An American Girl Story: Melody 1963 - Love Has to Win (2016)
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- TV-Y
- 48min
- Drama, Family
- 21 Oct 2016 (USA)
- TV Movie
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...
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- 6 wins & 3 nominations.
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Cast
| Marsai Martin | ... |
Melody Ellison
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| Idara Victor | ... |
Frances Ellison
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| Frances Fisher | ... |
Miss Abbot
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| Frankie Faison | ... |
Frank Ellison
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| Garrett McQuaid | ... |
Donald
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Dara Iruka | ... |
Lorraine
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| Lola Wayne Villa | ... |
Trish
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| Matthew Foster | ... |
Principal Davis
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| Briana Lane | ... |
Sales Clerk aka Val
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| Chuck McCollum | ... |
Store Manager
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| Rocky McMurray | ... |
Mr. Schuler
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Daija Bickham | ... |
Neighborhood Girl #1
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Skyelar Wesley | ... |
Neighborhood Girl #2
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| Libby Ewing | ... |
Mother in Store
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| Joelle Better | ... |
Daughter in Store
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Isabel Myers | ... |
Mary Beth
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| Joshua Wilkinson | ... |
Male Bystander
(as Joshua A. Wilkinson)
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Errol Gillett | ... |
Church Choir
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Caitlyn Lemle | ... |
Church Choir
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Charles Elvin Lemle | ... |
Church Choir
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Darene Annette McDuffey | ... |
Church Choir
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Asani Myers | ... |
Church Choir
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Marsha Joi Myers | ... |
Church Choir
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Edward W. Robbins | ... |
Church Choir
(as Edward W. Robbins Jr.)
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Rosa Ophelia Williams | ... |
Church Choir
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Directed by
| Tina Mabry | ||
Written by
| Alison McDonald | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Common | ... | executive producer |
| Nicole Dow | ... | executive producer |
| Derek Dudley | ... | executive producer |
| Christopher Keenan | ... | executive producer |
| Richard G. King | ... | co-executive producer |
| William Klug | ... | co-producer |
| Tina Mabry | ... | producer |
| Melinda McCrocklin | ... | executive producer |
| Alison McDonald | ... | executive producer |
| Sarah Yang | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Danny Lux | ||
Cinematography by
| Joe Pennella | ||
Editing by
| Cheryl Campsmith | ||
Editorial Department
| Kevin Gasca | ... | assistant editor |
| Maxwell Hiltzik | ... | post-production coordinator (as Max Hiltzik) |
| Nolan Jennings | ... | post-production assistant |
| Stephen Latty | ... | colorist |
| Parisa Rezvani | ... | on-line editor |
Casting By
| Alexis Frank Koczara | ||
| Amanda Lenker Doyle | ||
| Christine Smith Shevchenko | ||
Production Design by
| Kristan Andrews | ||
Art Direction by
| Sarah Palmrose | ||
Set Decoration by
| Kellie Jo Tinney | ||
Costume Design by
| Barbara Chennault | ||
Makeup Department
| Petrice Bankhead | ... | makeup artist |
| Tonya Cryer | ... | department head hair stylist |
| Jed Dornoff | ... | makeup artist |
| Kokeeta Douglas | ... | makeup department head |
| Richard Evans | ... | hair stylist |
| Tina Fabulic | ... | key hair stylist |
| Valerie Hunt | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Richard G. King | ... | unit production manager |
| Dianna Lau | ... | executive in charge of production (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Berke | ... | second assistant director |
| Chris Cook | ... | second second assistant director (as Christopher H. Cook) |
| Candice Lee | ... | additional second assistant director |
| Otto Michael Penzato | ... | first assistant director |
| Matthew Wilson Ross | ... | additional second assistant director (as Matthew W. Ross) / additional second assistant director |
Art Department
| James Allaire | ... | swing gang |
| Chayson Bean | ... | on set dresser |
| Justin Blecha | ... | leadman |
| Bambaata Bryant | ... | swing gang |
| Hilary DeWaay | ... | graphic designer (as Hilary E. Smith) |
| Scott Hansen | ... | construction foreman |
| Edwin Hernandez | ... | swing gang |
| Johnmichael Hull | ... | paint foreman |
| Mark Knightley | ... | construction coordinator |
| Emily Leising | ... | art department production assistant |
| Alfonso Lima | ... | swing gang |
| Steven B. Melton | ... | property master |
| Jason Moore | ... | assistant property master |
| Gregory F. Poulos | ... | assistant property master |
| Coree Van Bebber | ... | art department coordinator |
| Rose Youmans | ... | art department coordinator |
Sound Department
| Tim Chilton | ... | foley artist |
| Colin Colin | ... | adr foley mixer: sound designer |
| Travis Cote | ... | utility sound |
| Gregorio Frazier | ... | boom operator |
| Patrick McQuown | ... | sound assistant |
| Kristin Riddick | ... | adr: voice |
| Colin Rogers | ... | adr foley mixer / sound designer |
| Teddy Salas | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Brandon Sanchez | ... | foley artist |
| Craig Schafer | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Douglas J. Schulman | ... | production sound mixer |
| Allan Schultz | ... | sound supervisor |
Visual Effects by
| Stephen Latty | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Keegan Martin | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Max Slomoff | ... | digital utility |
Stunts
| Oliver Keller | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bernard Cistrunk | ... | lamp operator |
| Kevin Cook | ... | key grip |
| Derek K. Cunningham | ... | company grip |
| Frank Dantonio | ... | lamp operator |
| Brian Deutsch | ... | company grip |
| John P. Fleenor | ... | still photographer |
| Kirk R. Gardner | ... | camera operator |
| Leo Ibanez | ... | company grip / grip |
| Jeff Journey | ... | dolly grip |
| Shane D. Kelly | ... | gaffer |
| Arthur Love | ... | lamp operator |
| Robert W. McCarty | ... | best boy grip |
| Kevin Miles | ... | second assistant camera |
| Bruce M. Pasternack | ... | camera operator |
| Mark Pickens | ... | dolly grip |
| Richard Ralston | ... | best boy electric |
| Phil Shanahan | ... | first assistant camera |
| John Takenaka | ... | second assistant camera |
| Carlos M. Torres | ... | dimmer operator |
| Tony Villalobos | ... | first assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Yvette Ammon | ... | additional costumer |
| Melia Ford | ... | set costumer |
| Deborah Goldstein | ... | costumer |
| Chris Harris | ... | set costumer |
| Nancy Martin | ... | costume supervisor |
| Deanna M. Saul | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Paula Vila | ... | key costumer |
Location Management
| Chris Beal | ... | assistant locations manager |
| Ernest Belding | ... | location manager |
| Nancy Bruno | ... | key assistant location manager |
| David Henke | ... | key assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Ali Shaheed Muhammad | ... | music by |
| Louie Schultz | ... | music editor |
| Adrian Younge | ... | music by |
Script and Continuity Department
| Babette Stith | ... | script supervisor |
| Micki Taylor | ... | script coordinator |
Transportation Department
| John Embry | ... | driver |
| Michael Glover | ... | driver |
| Brian McQuown | ... | transportation captain |
| Chris Warren | ... | driver |
| Steve York | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Glenn Akers | ... | production assistant |
| Wendy Altman-Cohen | ... | principal eyewear |
| Ruth Rochelle Bohorquez | ... | production accountant |
| Safiya Bouhouch | ... | production assistant |
| Kevin Cardoni | ... | production assistant |
| Matt Gellert | ... | production assistant |
| Matt Hudson | ... | assistant production office coordinator |
| Evan Johnson | ... | production coordinator |
| Bill McGough | ... | payroll accountant |
| Iona Morris | ... | dialogue coach |
| Thomas O'Flaherty | ... | studio teacher |
| Reina Reyes | ... | first assistant production accountant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Amazon Studios (2016) (World-wide)
- Amazon Prime Video (2016) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Amazon Prime Video (2016) (Germany) (video) (VOD)
- Amazon Prime Video (2016) (United Kingdom) (video) (VOD)
- Amazon Prime Video (2017) (Netherlands) (video) (VOD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Bunte Farben (post-production)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera cranes)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- STATUS PR (Publicity)
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The first episode references the tragic church bombing that took the lives of four little girls in Birmingham, AL. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who grew up in Birmingham was 8 years old at the time and was a personal childhood friend of the victims. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Followed by An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas (2016). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Lift Every Voice and Sing See more » |