“Black-ish” scene stealer Marsai Martin cast in an upcoming live action special based on the popular American Girl dolls...
Marsai Martin has been cast in the title role of “Melody, 1963: Love Has to Win, an American Girl Story. ”
Set in 1963 Detroit during the civil rights movement, “Melody” centers around a 10-year-old girl Melody whose eyes are opened to the racial inequality surrounding her, including the 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing. As a result, her belief in the “indivisible” promise of our country’s Pledge of Allegiance comes into question as she challenges her teacher on the validity of this, given the horrific tragedy. After an emotional journey of self-reflection, her mother gives her the courage she needs by reminding her that it’s important to stand up for what’s right, even when it’s hard or scary.“Melody, 1963: Love Has to Win, an American Girl Story” is being produced by rapper Common and will begin streaming on Amazon Prime this fall.
