Brave New Girl

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Brave New Girl ★★½ 2004 (PG-13)

Holly's got what it takes to get into the big-time music school and her poor-yet-resourceful mom won't let their lack of money stand in the way of her daughter's dream. But getting there is only half the ditty. Generically inspiring tale. Based on the novel “A Mother's Gift,” by co-executive producers Britney and Lynne Spears. 90m/C VHS, DVD . Virginia Madsen, Barbara Mamabolo, Aaron Ashmore, Lindsey Haun, Jackie Rosenbaum, Joanne Boland, Nick Roth; D: Bobby Roth; W: Britney Spears, Lynne Spears, Amy Talkington; C: Eric Van Haren Noman; M: Asher Ettinger. TV