# An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong (2009)

> A newly relocated girl confronts relentless school bullying and finds the courage to stand up for herself through family support and competitive resolve.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10933

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Drama, Family, TV Movie
- Director: Martha Coolidge
- Cast: Sammi Hanratty, Annabeth Gish, Timothy Bottoms, Michael Learned, Austin Thomas, Adair Tishler, Ariela Barer, Kaitlyn Dever
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1340418/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: sincere, tense, hopeful, family movie night, educational viewing

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