Molly's Pilgrimis a 1985 Americanshort filmdirected byJeffrey D. Brown,based on the children's book of the same title byBarbara Cohen,who also appeared in the film as a crossing guard.
| Molly's Pilgrim | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jeffrey D. Brown |
| Written by | Jeffrey D. Brown Chris Pelzer |
| Based on | Molly's Pilgrim byBarbara Cohen |
| Produced by | Jeffrey D. Brown Barbara Bryant Chris Pelzer[1] |
| Starring | Lilly Balaban Jessica Bertan |
| Cinematography | Mark Trottenberg |
| Edited by | Scott Morris |
| Music by | Brooke Halpin |
| Distributed by | Phoenix Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 24 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Summary
editA nine-year old Jewish-Russian student's experience in America where she is ostracized by her classmates and her school assignment on making a puppet based onThanksgivingcharacters alongside teaching everyone the true meaning of said holiday.[2][3]
Reception and legacy
editIt won theOscarin1986forBest Short Subject.[4]
Cast
edit- Lilly Balaban as Kate
- Jessica Bertan as Classroom student
- Travis Blank as Arthur
- Robert Clohessyas Gym Teacher
- Barbara Cohen as School Crossing Guard
- Greg Donohue as Classroom student
- Sophia Eliazova as Molly
- Marcus Reboa as Classroom student
References
editExternal links
edit- Molly's Pilgrimat the Phoenix Learning Group
- Molly's PilgrimatIMDb