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Title: Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors (TV Movie 2015)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Alyvia Alyn Lind | ... | Dolly Parton | |
| Jennifer Nettles | ... | Avie Lee Parton | |
| Ricky Schroder | ... | Robert Lee Parton | |
| Gerald McRaney | ... | Rev. Jake Owens | |
| Carson Meyer | ... | Willadeene Parton | |
| Hannah Nordberg | ... | Judy Ogle | |
| Mary Lane Haskell | ... | Miss Moody | |
| Stella Parton | ... | Corla Bass | |
| Parker Sack | ... | David Parton | |
| Dylan Michael Rowen | ... | Denver Parton (as Dylan Rowen) | |
| Farrah Mackenzie | ... | Stella Parton | |
| Blane Crockarell | ... | Bobby Parton | |
| Forrest Deal | ... | Rudy Sanders | |
| Kennedy Brice | ... | Gloria Sanders | |
| Jane McNeill | ... | Aunt Estelle | |
Based on the inspiring true story of living legend Dolly Parton's remarkable upbringing, this once-in-a-lifetime movie special takes us inside the tight-knit Parton family as they struggle to overcome devastating tragedy and discover the healing power of love, faith and a raggedy patchwork coat that helped make Dolly who she is today. Over the years, many have attempted to bring this story to life, and now, finally, fans across America can experience the heartwarming tale of a courageous nine-year-old girl from Tennessee and the loving family that taught her the power of inner strength. Written by NBC Television
I watched this movie on a whim, without any foreknowledge of it, and was pleasantly surprised.
Too often, producers search for universal appeal by eschewing universal truths. This film is a very rare exception. Not only does it target the Christian viewer, but it does so with a fairly good narrative, which centers on family, love, and the power of redemption.
The acting is good, and the beautiful Appalachian scenery and talented singing are both notable.
There are references to the Bible, as well as one to Lucy Maud Montgomery (the writer of "Anne of Green Gables"). I can't tell you how refreshing it is to see open appeals to faith on TV.
By contrast, I recently saw an animated Christmas special which was blatantly ashamed of Christmas, but somehow still misappropriated the word in its title. "Coat" is not properly a Christmas special, as it does not specifically revolve around that day, but, if anything, this helps prevent it from falling into clichés.