The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom

The viewing public has had access to many "coming of age" movies, most of them dealing with boys, but this is a sparse version of a girl's COA movie. And, I use the word "sparse" in a positive sense. The viewer is invited to draw conclusions, make jumps in plot lines,assumptions of motivations….essentially, become part of the movie. And, isn't that always what draws viewers in?It's a lovely, thoughtful movie chronically the difficult paradigm of a daughter, mother and a fantasy. The main characters are finely drawn & cast, and even the secondary characters are memorable.Don't be put off by the Country /Western implications of an association with Dolly Parton. Her involvement is graciously minimal, and, yet essential to the story line. It is well worth your time, and will reverberate long after the movie is over.

I don't have a criticism about the movie: I can't see it. This is the second dvd I have received. I made the mistake of not trying to view it when I received it (family tragedy) and just tried to watch it a year after buying it. No go. This one is in worse condition than the first one. I am out of luck.

This movie is wonderful and really unique. I love indie films in general but any that also incorporate how wonderful Dolly Parton is both professionally and as a human being is a plus. I loved how Dolly herself was also incorporated into the film but never shown... she never had to act in person in this film - and that was wonderful. If she had, it would kind of seem a bit narcissistic or strange. But she did lend her voice on a voice-over part in what appears to be something she might actually have written a fan.Worth your time if you like indie films like Napoleon Dynamite or Juno.

This is a sweet movie, and should be better known than it is. Interesting characters and a fun examination of the fan mentality. The story between the mother and daughter is just sweet--a story of difficult bonding with an adoptive child that is honestly and lovingly told.

This is cute movie! A girls coming of age movie. Dolly Pardon is one of favorites. I would recommend those who enjoy family movies.

This is a great movie, and love the idea behind it, how many of us wished we had someone so special as our parent?

I must say that I enjoyed this. I started out with no expectation and it entertained very well. It is nicely produced, doesn't attempt to go over the top and for that it works.It is a good small time movie. The music is gently woven into the story and the story line works for me.

Movie keeps glitching and dont know where to return to.

Not really what I was expecting but still worth watching. Not like many of the films out there just now. All the actors gave good performances but Macha Grenon was amazing. Although in the title, Dolly Parton is not really featured as much as I expected but her music is. Really great soundtrack. Would recommend the film.

Just received in not happy at all..Box and everything was in English..But not dvd .Brought for my wife as present..

NOT WHAT I EXPECTED BUT INTERESTING

Sweet, feel good little film about a girl who thinks Dolly Parton is her mum. very brief appearance by Dolly Parton.

Dull - not my type of film at all