Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing mckenna. When this movie was released i knew she would love it. American girl doll mckennas gymnastics room and closet tour. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 a young girl jade pettyjohn struggles to maintain her school grades while competing as a gymnast. Jade pettyjohn age american girl mckenna nickelodeon girls 2012 movie america girl shooting stars new face new woman watch the trailer for our 2012 girl of the year movie, mckenna shoots for the stars. Z is the first korean american character made by american girl. American girl mckenna comes to life in this modernday adventure about a determined gymnast who must focus on her strengths to overcome challenges and find a way to believe in herself again. Although mckennas story provides many inspiring lessons, the movie isnt overly preachy or maudlin. American girl mckenna shoots for the stars soundtrack by. Starting in 2001, american girl began producing a girl of the year doll that was exclusive to that year. Jul 20, 2012 check out american girl mckenna shoots for the stars soundtrack by various artists on amazon music.
Apr 30, 2012 watch the trailer for our 2012 girl of the year movie, mckenna shoots for the stars. My girls ages 9, 5, and 1 all loved this movie, too. Throughout her story, mckenna learns valuable lessons about what it takes to overcome. The acting was amazing, and thats pretty rare with movies like this. Mckenna jade pettyjohn hears some reassuring words from her best friend toulane ysa penarejo in the inspiring new featurelength movie, an american girl. This film is based on the mckenna books in the american girl series written by mary casanova. Initially, movies with the noted exception of kit kittredge. An american girl movie is a liveaction film based on characters created by american girl. Shooting for the stars is a 2012 american familydrama film starring actress jade pettyjohn, ysa penarejo, cathy rigby, nia vardalos, and ian ziering. American girl mckenna comes to life in this modernday adventure about a determined gymnast who must focus on her strengths to overcome challenges and find. 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. Welcome to the official american girl youtube channel. Mckenna shoots for the stars it was release on dvd and blueray since 2012. Explore the american girl bookstore to find great books for kids.
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The movie, starring jade pettyjohn as mckenna, started filming in july 2011 and aired on nbc july 14, 2012. The story comes to life onscreen as she learns to use her strengths to turn challenges into triumphs. With maya ritter, david aaron baker, tory green, sarah manninen. Now that theres a trailer for mckennas movie, therell be even more mckenna talk in my house. Mckenna shoots for the stars youtube meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this allnew, modernday adventure. Mckenna shoots for the stars is a surprisingly sweet and empowering tale, particularly for young girls regardless of whether they have an american girl doll or not. Meet mckenna brookstm, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this allnew modernday adventure.
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An american girl mckenna shoots for the stars home. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2 is a 2012 american familydrama film starring actress jade pettyjohn,3 ysa penarejo,4 cathy rigby,5 nia vardalos,6 and ian ziering. My daughter is a big fan of all things american girl and is also a gymnast. Mckenna brooks, the girl of the year 2012, has a movie named mckenna shoots for the stars released july 3, 2012. Will she be able to recover from her injury in time. Mckenna shoots for the stars stars niavardalos, jadepettyjohn, ianziering, kerrisdorsey the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 34 min, and received a score of. Jade pettyjohn who plays mckenna in mckenna shoots for the. She is tutored by a schoolmate who must use a wheelchair for mobility. Here you can watch most american girl movies in high qaulity. An american girl on the home front tv movie 2006 imdb. Play games, take quizzes, send ecards, read book excerpts, and find more when you play at american girl.
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American girl of the year mckenna play at american girl. A young girl jade pettyjohn struggles to maintain her school grades while competing as a gymnast. I am an adult with three kids, and i loved this movie. Parents need to know that this american girl movie, mckenna shoots for the stars, is based on the doll companys girl of the year and offers girls and boys several positive messages about family, friendship, and the importance of getting help when you need it. Its nice to watch the american girl movies and know that my daughter is not only watching a good wholesome movie, but one with a good lesson as well. Then a bad fall at the gym sidetracks her from her. Julie albright 1974 beforever play at american girl. Several of the characters from the american girl books have since had their stories adapted into films, the majority of them released as directtodvd or television films, with the exception of kit kittredge. The movies are generally rated from g to pg and all have been live action. Mckenna brooks, a talented gymnast meets with an accident, which sidetracks her from gymnastics. American girl is a line of books, movies, dolls, and accessories based on preteen girl characters from various periods of history including the 21st century. American girl mckenna shoots for the stars soundtrack. Its not like many kids movies that make adults laugh its a great one that isnt just a kids movie. She was discontinued at the end of 2018, along with tenney grant, logan everett, and girl of the year 2017 gabriela mcbride.