Molly's Pilgrim

Molly's Pilgrim
Directed byJeffrey D. Brown
Written byJeffrey D. Brown
Chris Pelzer
Based onMolly's Pilgrim
by Barbara Cohen
Produced byJeffrey D. Brown
Barbara Bryant
Chris Pelzer[1]
StarringLilly Balaban
Jessica Bertan
CinematographyMark Trottenberg
Edited byScott Morris
Music byBrooke Halpin
Distributed byPhoenix Films
Release date
  • 1985 (1985)
Running time
24 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

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

It won the Oscar in 1986 for Best Short Subject.[4]

It was also spoofed by RiffTrax on November 26, 2024.[5]

Cast

  • 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