An American Girl Story

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.

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.