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Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors

  • TV Movie
  • 2015
  • TV-G
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
2.3K
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Ricky Schroder, Gerald McRaney, Jennifer Nettles, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Farrah Mackenzie, and Blane Crockarell in Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors (2015)
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Discover the magic and warmth of Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors, based on the inspiring story of living legend Dolly Parton’s remarkable upbringing in rural Tennessee.Discover the magic and warmth of Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors, based on the inspiring story of living legend Dolly Parton’s remarkable upbringing in rural Tennessee.Discover the magic and warmth of Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors, based on the inspiring story of living legend Dolly Parton’s remarkable upbringing in rural Tennessee.

  • Director
    • Stephen Herek
  • Writer
    • Pamela K. Long
  • Stars
    • Alyvia Alyn Lind
    • Jennifer Nettles
    • Ricky Schroder
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    2.3K
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    • Director
      • Stephen Herek
    • Writer
      • Pamela K. Long
    • Stars
      • Alyvia Alyn Lind
      • Jennifer Nettles
      • Ricky Schroder
    • 18User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Alyvia Alyn Lind
    Alyvia Alyn Lind
    • Dolly Parton
    Jennifer Nettles
    Jennifer Nettles
    • Avie Lee Parton
    Ricky Schroder
    Ricky Schroder
    • Robert Lee Parton
    Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney
    • Rev. Jake Owens
    Carson Meyer
    Carson Meyer
    • Willadeene Parton
    Hannah Nordberg
    Hannah Nordberg
    • Judy Ogle
    Mary Lane Haskell
    Mary Lane Haskell
    • Miss Moody
    Stella Parton
    Stella Parton
    • Corla Bass
    Parker Sack
    Parker Sack
    • David Parton
    Dylan Michael Rowen
    Dylan Michael Rowen
    • Denver Parton
    • (as Dylan Rowen)
    Farrah Mackenzie
    Farrah Mackenzie
    • Stella Parton
    Blane Crockarell
    Blane Crockarell
    • Bobby Parton
    Forrest Deal
    • Rudy Sanders
    Kennedy Brice
    • Gloria Sanders
    Jane McNeill
    Jane McNeill
    • Aunt Estelle
    Jennifer D. Taylor
    • Aunt Dorothy Jo
    Stephanie Astalos-Jones
    Stephanie Astalos-Jones
    • Grandma Rena
    Sharon Blackwood
    Sharon Blackwood
    • Church Lady
    • Director
      • Stephen Herek
    • Writer
      • Pamela K. Long
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    10lauraepley-08272

    Great Christmas Movie

    I look forward to seeing this movie every Christmas, but somehow I cannot find it to watch. What happened to the good, clean Christmas movies? This should be a yearly Movie just like Rudolf, Frosty, etc.
    8Ed-Shullivan

    This is a heart warming family themed film based on Dolly Parton's early childhood life

    This is a Christian family based film with a hint of having faith in one's religion regardless of how hard life can be sometimes. The truth being that life's journey for most of us is in fact a boiling pot of many happy times and memories that we have previously shared with our immediate family, as well as the great loss of life of one or more people/animals that are near and dear to our heart.

    This is a film based on a young Dolly Parton at nine years of age growing up in the mountains of Tennessee with seven of her siblings. Little Dolly is the apparent apple of her parents' eye, even though she is full of spunk. The acting by all the main characters was more than believable with an admirable performance by a young actress named Alyvia Alyn Lind who plays young Dolly. The young Ms. Lind has already built herself a considerable resume with appearances in 16 various films and/or TV series. With this much work already under her belt I assume she must be home schooled and focused more on her acting career at the moment rather than on a typical bricks and mortar education and a typical childhood.

    Excellent performances were also provided by Dolly's movie father Mr. Robert Lee Parton played by the seasoned actor Ricky Schroeder who coincidentally also got his first break at the age of 9 years starring opposite the veteran actor Jon Voight in a boxing film titled The Champ. Dolly's movie mother Avie Lee Parton was played superbly by the professional singer Jennifer Nettles, who is a member of the well-established Country band, Sugarland. Dolly's movie grandfather is the county's minister Reverend Jake Owens and played effectively by Gerald McRaney.

    Dolly Parton herself narrates her own story as a 9 year old girl growing up in the Tennessee hills with her seven siblings, who lived off of the land her daddy sowed, surrounded by her parents' strong love even when tragedy hits the family hard. For those naysayers who prefer to say that this film was a bit hokey please remember this is a 90 minute film attempting to cover several months in young Dolly's life. The coat of many colors is not the focal point but only explains how Dolly wrote such a beautiful and successful song. As such what I am able to draw from this mini-biography film is that strong family based Christian characteristic that helped Dolly develop in to the beautiful and caring country and western singer that she has presented on stage, in public and private for decades, as well as her Christian faith that she has always said provides her with her inner strength.

    There is good acting throughout the film, it is a good storied family film with some insight in to a young (9 years of age) Dolly Parton's family roots. Sure there are Academy Award dramas out there that are more memorable but Mrs. Sullivan and I were quite pleased with this family based biography film and as such I give it an 8 out of 10 rating.
    mgarciber

    Awesome Family movie

    Let me first start by saying that now days its really hard to find a family movie that can be free of sexual scenes, profanity language that at the same time can be entertaining. I enjoyed this movie from start to finish.

    My family ages, 43, 39, 7,14 watched this movie together and would watch it again. The movie is not about how Dolly got famous, but more about redemption, love and how Dolly's family despite being very poor had it all ( love, GOD, faith, moral).

    It leaves a strong message and cannot wait to see it again on Christmas day, as it was announced it was a hit with 13 million viewers nationwide.
    vchimpanzee

    Wonderful job, strong message of faith

    At the start of the movie, young Dolly walks into church with her guitar ... and enough makeup on her face to be accused of looking like a harlot. The start of a lifelong tradition.

    Alyvia Alyn Lind does a great job as this somewhat naughty and rebellious girl who is basically good and has a strong faith. But she's not the best actor in the movie. More on that in a minute. Lind makes us like her and convinces us she will be someone famous, although we already knew she would be. She goes through so many trials, including bullying and the loss of a sibling she was going to take care of and love. But while her faith is challenged, she shows us the true meaning of her faith. Plus she can sing.

    Regardless of what I think of Jennifer Nettles' music, as an actress I predict she will get an Emmy nomination. She is so kind and loving, though she must also be so depressed she thinks life can't continue. And then she picks herself up and moves on with life, even with all the trails and tribulations. She is not the serious, strict parent I was expecting, and yet she holds that family together. And while she doesn't have all her facts right, Avie Lee is a strong believer and like Dolly, delivers a meaningful message of faith. Oh, and she can sing too. And it's the good kind of country music too.

    Rick Schroder isn't quite the father I would have expected. He has his moments and does a good job overall, but he seems kind of weak in the presence of Dolly's stern but loving father. He somehow seems secondary to his wife in holding the family together. Still, Robert Lee is challenged by adversity and can't believe in the same way his family wants him to.

    Gerald McRaney does his usual fine job as the stern but loving preacher father who has never quite accepted Robert Lee. But he's trying.

    Mary Lane Haskell gives us a capable and caring teacher.

    There are plenty of other good performances from the kids. The bullies may not be bad people but may just need love.

    Is it squeaky clean? Of course not, but what would you expect from this tough family? There are several curse words but this is probably still fine for the kids. The sex-related talk will probably go over kids heads but they might ask questions. Still, this is quite family-friendly.

    It's a wonderful effort overall.
    10marky4792

    Wonderful. Heartwarming, and down right cute!

    Watching this movie gave me great insight on how Dolly Parton grew up. The cast was great and helped tell her story perfectly in my opinion, congratulations to you all. It shows her sweet, soft but yet tough side which I am sure is what has carried her until today. I learned things I did not know about her family and lessons I will carry with me to mine. It very much so is a MUST SEE! I know she can put tears in my eyes and they delivered. Thanks for bringing this life and I look forward to a miniseries coming, I know there is a lot more that can be said and music along the way to enjoy!

    Mark Adams Winston-Salem, NC 27103 12/29/2015

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    • Trivia
      The only real Parton family member in the movie, Stella Mae Parton obviously was unable to portray herself as a child, so was instead portrayed by actress Farrah MacKenzie, while Stella was cast as Carla Bass.
    • Goofs
      Dolly Parton's mother said Joseph had twelve brothers. The true fact is Joseph had eleven brothers (ten older & one younger). Joseph had twelve siblings, eleven brothers & one sister. 10 older brothers; 1st, Reuben. 2nd, Simeon. 3rd, Levi. 4th, Judah,. 5th, Dan. 6th, Naphtali. 7th, Gad. 8th, Asher. 9th, Issachar. 10th, Zebulin. (# 12, Benjamin is his younger brother) & Dinah is/was his only sister. Joseph was the 11th of 12 Hebrew brothers. His sister, Dinah was also born before him. {Genesis Chapters 29, 30, 31 & 35 mentions all were children of Jacob, he was re-named Israel.
    • Quotes

      Dolly Parton: After all the things I said and done, how can you stand me? How can you stand to look at such a little worm.

      Avie Lee Parton: Because you're MY worm.

    • Connections
      Followed by Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Coat of Many Colors
      Written by Dolly Parton

      Performed by Dolly Parton

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    • Release date
      • December 10, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Coat of Many Colors
    • Filming locations
      • Gaither Plantation - 270 Davis Ford Rd, Covington, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Magnolia Hill Productions
      • Dixie Pixie Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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