Molly's Pilgrim

1985·Movie·24m

Drama

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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.

Directed by: Jeffrey D. Brown
Original language: English
Released: 1 January 1985

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Cast

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Sophia Eliazova
Molly
PK
Polina Klimovitskaya
Mama
Albert Makhtsier
Papa
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Andrea Lawn
Elizabeth
LB
Lilly Balaban
Kate
TB
Travis Blank
Arthur
Robert Clohessy
Gym Teacher
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Adelle Summers
Jenny
JY
Judy Yerby
Teacher
BC
Barbara Cohen
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