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.

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	Sophia Eliazova Lilly Balaban Jessica Bertan
Cinematography	Mark Trottenberg
Edited by	Scott Morris
Music by	Brooke Halpin
Distributed by	Phoenix Films
Release date	1985 (1985)
Running time	24 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

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