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An American Girl

Jan 1, 1958

0h 28m

★ 0.0

Overview

The story of a teenage girl who starts wearing a Jewish charm bracelet that she received for her birthday. She then begins to experience anti-semitism and prejudice first hand from her friends at high school and in the community.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Anti-Defamation League of B'nai Birih

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Cast

Augusta Davis

Patty Duke

Mrs. Davis

Audra Lindley

Mr. Davis

Frank Overton

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An American Girl

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