| Molly's Pilgrim | |
| Director: | Jeffrey D. Brown |
| Producer: | Jeffrey D. Brown Barbara Bryant Chris Pelzer[1] |
| Starring: | Lilly Balaban Jessica Bertan |
| Music: | Brooke Halpin |
| Cinematography: | Mark Trottenberg |
| Editing: | Scott Morris |
| Distributor: | Phoenix Films |
| Runtime: | 24 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
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.
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]
It won the Oscar in 1986 for Best Short Subject.[4]
It was also spoofed by RiffTrax on November 26, 2024.[5]