She has moved from iowa to edgewater, minnesota to. The plot may sound a bit corny, but its a captivating story and the cast is wonderful. Chrissa maxwell and her family have just moved to snowy minnesota, and chrissa has to start at a new school midyear. This movie is also good as it is not afraid to show the extent some bullying goes to which some movies. Chrissas movie chrissa girl of the year 2009 american girl. The dolls portray eight to twelveyearold girls of a variety of ethnicities, time periods of. Chrissa maxwell is the seventh girl of the year, released by the american girl doll company in. Chrissa is a 10 year old girl who lives with her father, mother, brother tyler who is about a year older than chrissa, and grandmother nana. As chrissa was a girl of the year, she and her items were only available from january 2009 to december 2009 before retiring.
Chrissa stands strong starring joanne baron in this drama on directv. It was included with the doll when she was available, and is now available separately. The pricey american girl dolls were introduced in 1986 and have been adapted for several films in that time including 2008s theatrical release kit kittredge. I am a big fan of the historical american girl movies. A fourth grader and her friends deal with bullying from a more popular girl in their class. Chrissa stands strong full chrissa maxwell sammi hanratty and her family move from iowa to be closer to chrissas nana after their grandfather died. Chrissa stands strong was a huge dissapointment for me i was so looking forward to watching it, because since the kit movie was so enjoyable and fun, i thought this movie would be just as good. Published 2009 author mary casanova illustrator richard jones isbn 1593695675 previous in series chrissa chrissa stands strong is the second book about. An american girl chrissa stands strong movie american. Jan 17, 2020 chrissa stands strong is a movie retelling the stories of chrissa maxwell. Play awesome games, take quizzes, send ecards, read book excerpts, and find more when you play at american girl. Your full list of all upcoming marvel movies with key details.
They immediately start to harass and bully chrissa and soon her life turns into a cruel nightmare. Discover the 2017 girl of the year, gabriela mcbride. Host a girls night out for moms and daughters and show chrissa stands strong movie about relational bullying. The cast is costumed in closets full of attractive dresses, sweaters, skirts, tops, headbands, swimwear not to mention tights in a rainbow of colors. We have all three of the american girl movies currently available and this one is my favorite.
Clarisa stands strong deals with the contemporary issue of. Gwen thompson is a shy and quiet girl in chrissas 4th grade class with large brown eyes and blond hair she lets hang over her eyes before it was cut. In the end chrissa stands up to tara and it has a happy ending. American girl is an american line of 18inch 46 cm dolls released in 1986 by pleasant company. Where a young girl learns to stand strong against the bullies at her new school. Chrissa stands strong is a quality film about a timely subject that will entertain as well as edify young girls ages 6 and older. This movie is also good as it is not afraid to show the extent some bullying goes to which some movies for. Chrissa s character is shown wearing several american girl outfits. After the wonderfully made american girl movie, kit kittredge. Chrissa stands strong 2008 starring annabeth gish and timothy bottoms on dvd and bluray. Chrissa maxwell is the seventh girl of the year, released by the american girl doll company in 2009.
Gabriela mcbride 2017 girl of the year american girl. The chrissa doll, books, and accessories will be available for one year starting on january 1, 2009, through american girls consumer catalogue, at, and at american girl retail locations. Most of the movie is about a girl named tara who bullies another girl chrissa and she never stands up for herself or the other girls who get bullied. Chrissa stands strong i watched this over the weekend and im making plans for a girls night to show it to and grade girls. Chrissa stands strong chrissas story comes to life in this directtodvd movie, which highlights the struggles that chrissa facesand overcomesboth in the classroom and on the swim team. She loves the arts and uses poetry to help find her voice so she can make a difference in her community. Another difference between books and movie is that sonali does not feel bad about taunting and teasing gwen in the beginning. Mimilou on easy american girl doll hairstyles for spring. Chrissa stands strong directtodvd movie discover more about the firstever american girl girl of the year movie, featuring chrissa maxwell standing up for herself and others. Chrissa stands strong is a thoroughly earnest drama that squeezes the protagonist through a painful gamut of preadolescent conflicts, engineered primarily by tara, the bully in chief played with wicked relish by the very capable adair tishler. Chrissa stands strong video 2009 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. See more ideas about american girl, ag dolls and movies.
Parents need to know that this movie packs a wallop of a message about bullying. The first day at school she meets three bullying girls called the mean bees. In its first movie not focused on an historical figure, american girl chooses a pertinent 21stcentury topic with american girl. I think they are great for kids, especially young girls, but i also enjoy watching them myself.
The movie follows the books closely, but with some adaptations to take advantage of the visual nature of movie storytelling. The three bullies make life hard for her, and when the worst bully becomes chrissas swim rival, its time to do something. Gwen thompson is a companion to the seventh girl of the year, chrissa maxwell. This is my personal favorite of all the american girl doll movies.
American girl doll of the year nicki and paperback book for more information, visit image link. The maxwell family relocates to minnesota from iowa to be with nana following the death of chrissas grandfather. Chrissa maxwell sammi hanratty and her family move from iowa to be closer to chrissas nana after their grandfather died. Chrissa stands strong 2009 cast and crew a swimming rival adair tishler and other bullies torment a fourthgrade student sammi hanratty at her new school. Chrissa stands strong 2009 a swimming rival adair tishler and other bullies torment a fourthgrade student sammi hanratty at her new school. Girl empire, its bound to fuel desire for the chrissa, sonali, and gwen dolls. Movie trailer chrissas movie chrissa girl of the year.
Official site for american girl dolls, clothes, doll furniture, doll accessories, books, and more. She was released by the american girl doll company in 2009. Chrissa stands strong movie in 2020 american girl doll. Chrissa stands strong directtodvd movie discover more about the firstever american girl girl of the year movie, featuring chrissa. A swimming rival and other bullies torment a fourthgrade student sammi hanratty at her new school. Lulu is the name of the chrissa movies casting directors dog. Gwens character is shown wearing the licorice play outfit. Discover new clothes and dresses for girls and dolls.
Explore gabrielas inspiring world on her web page where you can play games, send ecards, read book excerpts, and more. This movie was very disappointing, its called chrissa stands strong but she hardly does any of that. Sonali is a major character in chrissa s two books, chrissa and chrissa stands strong. Chrissa stands strong movie american girl wiki fandom. Meet the 2009 american girl girl of the year in this feature film that follows the young lady as she makes her way in a new school. An american girl chrissa stands strong movie american youtube. Felicity, samantha, kitt kittredge and especially molly. Chrissa is bullied when she goes to a new school, and this is something that most people can relate too. Engaging new girl in town chrissa sammi hanratty is shy but determined to make new friends when she starts fourth grade at her new school in minnesota. Chrissa stands strong 2009 is the 5th film in the american girl series, starring sammi hanratty in the title role.
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