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Pleasant Rowland

Born March 8, 1942 · Chicago, Illinois, USA (age 84)

Pleasant T. Rowland is an American educator, reporter, writer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Rowland is best known for creating the American Girl brand. Rowland is known for her philanthropic work in the arts in Madison, Wisconsin and her efforts to redevelop historic properties in Aurora, New York.

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All American Girls

All American Girls · 2026

All American Girls

MovieDocumentary

Directed by Conduit Films' founder Christy Wegener, All American Girls features a sit-down with Pleasant Rowland, as well as never-before-seen footage and insights from the American Girl brand's authors, insiders, enthusiasts and journalists. Stop-motion graphics aid the filmmakers as they venture behind the curtain of the brand, which shaped the lives of generations of Americans in the ’80s, ’90s and early 2000s, and maintains cultural relevance today.

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All American Girls

All American Girls · 2026

All American Girls

MovieDocumentary

Directed by Conduit Films' founder Christy Wegener, All American Girls features a sit-down with Pleasant Rowland, as well as never-before-seen footage and insights from the American Girl brand's authors, insiders, enthusiasts and journalists. Stop-motion graphics aid the filmmakers as they venture behind the curtain of the brand, which shaped the lives of generations of Americans in the ’80s, ’90s and early 2000s, and maintains cultural relevance today.

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