Molly's Pilgrim
| 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 | 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 |
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.
Summary
[edit]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
[edit]It won the Oscar in 1986 for Best Short Subject.[4]
It was also spoofed by RiffTrax on November 26, 2024.[5]
Cast
[edit]- 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
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Molly's Pilgrim at the Phoenix Learning Group
- Molly's Pilgrim at IMDb
Categories:
- 1985 films
- 1985 short films
- 1985 independent films
- American independent films
- Live Action Short Film Academy Award winners
- Films about Jews and Judaism
- Films set in New Jersey
- Films shot in New Jersey
- 1980s English-language films
- 1980s American films
- American short films
- English-language short films
- English-language independent films
- Films about prejudice