Molly's Pilgrim (1985)
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. It tells the story of Molly, a young Russian immigrant. When Molly's class is given a special holiday assignment, she shows her classmates the true meaning of Thanksgiving. The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Director:
Jeffrey D. Brown
Writers:
Jeffrey D. Brown, Chris Pelzer.
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Sophia Eliazova as Molly |
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Polina Klimovitskaya as Mama |
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Albert Makhtsier as Papa |
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Andrea Lawn as Elizabeth |
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Lilly Balaban as Kate |
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Travis Blank as Arthur |
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Robert Clohessy as Gym Teacher |
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Adelle Summers as Jenny |
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Judy Yerby as Teacher |
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Barbara Cohen as Crossing Guard |
| Directing | Jeffrey D. Brown | Director |
| Writing | Jeffrey D. Brown | Screenplay |
| Writing | Barbara Cohen | Story |
| Writing | Chris Pelzer | Screenplay |
| Crew | Mark Trottenberg | Cinematography |
| Production | Barbara Bryant | Executive Producer |
