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

Science fair

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. Her science project uses touch therapy to grow raspberries in a forest. She explores whether it is nature or nurture

Nature versus nurture

The nature versus nurture debate concerns the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities versus personal experiences The nature versus nurture debate concerns the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities ("nature," i.e. nativism, or innatism) versus personal experiences...

 that can make them grow. Directed by Leena Pendharkar, produced by Megha Kadakia, the movie premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival

Cinequest Film Festival

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 and the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival

San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival

The San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival presented every March is the nation’s largest showcase for new Asian American and Asian films, annually presenting approximately 130 works in San Francisco, Berkeley and San Jose, USA...

 in 2010.

Raspberry Magic is currently available for online viewing in the US and Canada at
http://www.dramafever.com/

Cast

• Lily Javaherpour
• Meera Simhan
  Meera Simhan
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• Ravi Kapoor
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• Keya Shah
• Bella Thorne
  Bella Thorne
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• James Morrison
  James Morrison
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• Alison Brie
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• Maulik Pancholy
  Maulik Pancholy
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• Randall Batinkoff
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Reception

Raspberry Magic received generally positive reviews during its festival screenings. Clinton Stark says that "Raspberry Magic delivers an inspired message about pursuing dreams, recognizing and appreciating who you are, despite the day-to-day curve balls life might pitch at you," while the Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

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 News & Observer called it "a sweet little film that without adornment in style or storytelling evokes the nature of family drama and family love."