# An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars (2012)

> A determined young gymnast confronts a hidden reading struggle and a painful injury while trying to preserve her friendships and dreams.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/78672

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Drama, Family
- Director: Vince Marcello
- Cast: Jade Pettyjohn, Kerris Dorsey, Ysa Penarejo, Kally Berard, George Chiang, Will Woytowich, Nia Vardalos, Ian Ziering
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1969175/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: sincere, hopeful, uplifting, family movie night, children's viewing

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