Desc: An American Girl Story: Melody 1963 - Love Has to Win: Directed by Tina Mabry. With Marsai Martin, Idara Victor, Frances Fisher, Frankie Faison. Melody is an irrepressible African-American girl whose vivid imagination and creativity reinforce her optimism. When shocking national events threaten her sense of security, Melody must find strength to restore her hope for a better world.