Molly's Pilgrim
1985 film
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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, who also appeared in the film as a crossing guard.
Directed byJeffrey D. Brown
Written byJeffrey D. Brown
Chris Pelzer
Chris Pelzer
Based onMolly's Pilgrim
by Barbara Cohen
by Barbara Cohen
Produced byJeffrey D. Brown
Barbara Bryant
Chris Pelzer[1]
Barbara Bryant
Chris Pelzer[1]
| Molly's Pilgrim | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jeffrey D. Brown |
| Written by | Jeffrey D. Brown Chris Pelzer |
| Based on | Molly's Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen |
| Produced by | Jeffrey D. Brown Barbara Bryant Chris Pelzer[1] |
| Starring | Sophia Eliazova 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
A 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 on Thanksgiving characters alongside teaching everyone the true meaning of said holiday.[2][3]
Reception and legacy
Cast
- Lilly Balaban as Kate
- Jessica Bertan as Classroom student
- Travis Blank as Arthur
- Robert Clohessy as Gym Teacher
- Barbara Cohen as School Crossing Guard
- Greg Donohue as Classroom student
- Sophia Eliazova as Molly
- Marcus Reboa as Classroom student