An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong
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An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong

(2009)Directed by Martha Coolidge91 min · GDrama, Family, TV Movie
“Be Courageous, Be A Friend, Be yourself”

Chrissa Maxwell (Sammi Hanratty) starts fourth grade at a new school and learns that a popular girl in her class has already picked out who gets left alone and who gets picked on. Martha Coolidge follows Chrissa and her small circle of friends, with her mother Meg (Annabeth Gish) and her Nana Louise (Michael Learned) close by at home. The story is about standing up for yourself, and about the friends who stand beside you.

Sammi Hanrattyas Chrissa Maxwell
Annabeth Gishas Meg Maxwell
Timothy Bottomsas Paul Maxwell
Michael Learnedas Nana Louise Hanlon
Austin Thomasas Tyler Maxwell
Adair Tishleras Tara James
Ariela Bareras Sonali Matthews
Kaitlyn Deveras Gwen Thompson
Shelby Harmonas Jayden Johnson
Don Franklinas Mr. Beck
Joanne Baronas Mrs. Ziminsky
Jennifer Tillyas Mrs. Rundell
Kaylin Stewartas Alexandra
Lucy Angeloas Student
Ashley Ausburnas Swimmer (uncredited)
Maria Paula Gonzalezas Josefina (uncredited)
Grace Rolekas Additional voice (uncredited)
Preston Strotheras Student (uncredited)
Tyler Strotheras Student (uncredited)
Jennifer Parsonsas Janine Thompson
David J Lawas Swim Meet Official (uncredited)