An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong

~Be Courageous, Be A Friend, Be yourself

Overview

A fourth grader and her friends deal with bullying from a more popular girl in their class.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 2009-01-05
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 91 min

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