Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
2 episodes
E01
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.
E02
Melody's World: 1963, A Time of Change
The backdrop for Melody's rich story is built around the Civil Rights Movement. 1963 was a time for change and a pivotal moment in the annals of black history. Individuals involved in creating Melody speak about the emotions, themes and hopes the Civil Rights Movement inspired. This movement built was from the bottom up, by thousands of people and children just like Melody.
Season 2
1 episodeSeason 3
1 episodeCast
Marsai Martin
as Melody Ellison
Alyvia Alyn Lind
as Maryellen Larkin
Nina Lu
as Ivy Ling
Hannah Nordberg
as Julie Albright
Gwendoline Yeo
as Marilyn Ling
Mary McCormack
as Kay Larkin
Idara Victor
as Frances Ellison
Frances Fisher
as Miss Abbot
Frankie Faison
as Frank Ellison
Lauren Lindsey Donzis
as Drew
Alison Fernandez
as Paz
Zoe Manarel
as Suzie 'Z' Wang
