An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong

An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong
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Based onChrissa
by Mary Casanova
Screenplay byChristine Coyx
Directed byMartha Coolidge
StarringSammi Hanratty
Austin Thomas
Kaitlyn Dever
Adair Tishler
Ariela Barer
Shelby Harmon
ComposerJennie Muskett
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersMark Amin
Ellen L. Brothers
David Higgins
Andrew Reimer
Cami Winikoff
CinematographyJohnny E. Jensen
EditorElba Sanchez-Short
Running time91 minutes
Production companiesHBO Films
Sobini Films
The End Productions
Original release
NetworkHBO
ReleaseJanuary 5, 2009 (2009-01-05)
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An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong is a 2009 American television film and the fifth film in the American Girl series. It was the first American Girl film to focus on a Girl of the Year, starring Sammi Hanratty in the title role.[1] It is based on the Chrissa books in the American Girl series written by Mary Casanova.[2][3]

The film was directed by Martha Coolidge,[4] from a screenplay by Christine Coyle Johnson and Julie Prendiville Roux and released on HBO on January 5, 2009.[5] It won a 2009 Gold Award from National Parenting Publications (NAPPA).[6]

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  6. ^ "Holiday Shopping: 87 Award-Winners That Your Kids Will Love". Fredericksburg Parent and Family. Retrieved August 31, 2013.