Raspberry Magic

Raspberry Magic is an American independent drama film about a young girl, Monica Shah, and her belief that she can save her parents' marriage by winning the science fair. Her science project uses touch therapy to grow raspberries in a forest. She explores whether it is nature or nurture that can make them grow. Directed by Leena Pendharkar, produced by Megha Kadakia, the movie premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival and the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival in 2010.

Contents

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• Cast
• Reception
• Awards
• References

Cast

Lily Javaherpour as Monica Shah

Bella Thorne as Sarah Patterson

Meera Simhan as Nandini Shah

Ravi Kapoor as Manoj Shah

James Morrison as Henry Hooper

Keya Shah as Gina Shah

Alison Brie as Ms. Bradlee

Maulik Pancholy as Amrish Patil

Randall Batinkoff as Dylan

Zach Mills as Zachary Dunlap

Colter Allison as Cop

Reception

Raspberry Magic received generally positive reviews during its festival screenings. Clinton Stark says that "Raspberry Magic delivers an inspired message about pursuing your dreams, recognizing and appreciating who you are, despite the day-to-day curve balls life might pitch at you," while the Raleigh, North Carolina News & Observer called it "a sweet little film that without adornment in style or storytelling evokes the nature of family drama and family love."

Awards

Audience Award, Best Narrative Feature, Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival