Molly's Pilgrim (clip)

Based on the beautifully sensitive book by Barbara Cohen, this live-action film examines the plight of a young Russian-Jewish immigrant who has come to the United States to escape religious persecution. Taunted by her classmates because of her ethnic mannerisms, Molly wins their respect in a profound way, likening her plight to that of the original Pilgrims, who came to America for religious freedom. It takes all kind of Pilgrims to make a Thanksgiving is one message of this special story. "Molly's Pilgrim" carries a message about religious tolerance and other American values, Thanksgiving, and growing up, and can be appreciated on many different levels. 24 minutes,

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Winner of the 1985 Academy Award for best live-action short film. Other awards: American Film Fesitval-Blue Ribbon, CINE Golden Eagle.

Related title: Make A Wish, Molly

Grade Levels: Kindergarten to 12

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Film & Animation

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[MagnaderAlpha]

I used to watch this movie in nearly every elementary class I was in! Loved it! Good memories.

[nucleophilic03]

OMG! I remember watching this back in 1994 5th grade!!!

Thanks for posting :D

[imalmostlegal]

I remember watching this YEARS ago on television, not sure what channel might of been nickelodeon but such a good book and film

[judithbarsifan]

It's Ironic that Mila plays in this movie because one of the reasons she and her family came to America from the Ukraine to escape Jewish Persecution.

[marisanchez789]

poor molly and this is so much better then the book!

[Kwojori]

Oh God. I remember this. November 2002. We read the book and watched the movie, I can't remember how many times I've read the book.

[ajkim90]

bitch doesnt even know what thanksgiving is. what an idiot

[lovelymandarinflower]

i used to read this book so much when i was younger

[adhfan75]

Aw I remember this, but haven't seen it in so long. For some reason the schoolroom scene reminds me of the one from A Christmas Story though. lol. Maybe it was the era. lol.

[bostonscholar]

My fourth grade class watched this; but for some reason I missed it. LOVE the book; even at 29 I satill get it out of library at times.

[ysabella55555]

i used to watch this in elementary!...i never ever saw the ending ughh

[SpanielWebkinz]

i saw this alot of times~!