Molly's Pilgrim
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.Reception and legacy
It won the Oscar in 1986 for Best Short Subject.It was also spoofed by RiffTrax on November 26, 2024.
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