The tale plays out in the movie dolly parton s coat of many colors, which is now out on dvd. Nov 23, 2015 the history and meaning behind dolly partons coat of many colors when dollys mother took a box of rags that someone had given her and sewed them into a patchwork coat of love for her daughter, she didnt know she was setting her on a path that would become one of the most beautifully woven tapestries in the history of american music. Winter is coming to tennessee and theres no money to buy a new coat, so a little girls mama sews one for her out of rags. Dolly parton s coat of many colors is a tv movie like mama used to make a relentlessly faithbased holiday confection geared toward an audience that had reason to feel underserved by network. Three decades after dolly parton began exploiting and mythologizing her hardscrabble east tennessee childhood, the best of her autobiographical songs, coat of many colors, which threads the biblical story of joseph into her own, remains a moving testimony to mountain pride and ingenuity. Dolly partons coat of many colors stars alyvia alyn lind and. Dolly partons coat of many colors 2015 movie moviefone. The official trailer for my new movie is finally out. Dolly partons latest christmas coat has too many colors.
A tv movie about her early life, dolly partons coat of many colors 2015, took its name from her 1971 song and was followed the next year by a christmasthemed sequel, in which parton appeared. Her music also inspired dolly partons heartstrings, an anthology series that debuted on netflix in 2019. Variety coat of many colors will warm winter audiences with its inspiring tale of overcoming devastating tragedy, discovering the healing power of faith and love, and partons triumphant spirit as a 9yearold girl in the great smokey sic mountains. Circle of love originally aired as a tv movie and follows dolly partons coat of many colors with more inspirational stories about sacrifice, selflessness, and christian faith from the acclaimed singers childhood. Coat of many colors by dolly parton on amazon music. Released 2015, dolly partons coat of many colors stars alyvia alyn lind, jennifer nettles, gerald mcraney, ricky schroder the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min, and received a score of. Is dolly partons christmas of many colors based on a true. Dolly partons coat of many colors tv movie 2015 imdb. Based on the inspiring true story of living legend dolly partons remarkable upbringing, this onceinalifetime movie special takes us inside the tightknit 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. Dollys coat of many colors childrens book brings one of her bestloved songs to life, based on one of her most vivid childhood memories. Nbc sets sequel to dolly partons coat of many colors. The song tells a story of how momma parton sewed together a coat from an assortment of colorful rags. This onceinalifetime movie special takes place inside the tight. I always thought that coat of many colors would make a beautiful film.
The stars of dollys new movie shared stories of how they bonded, much like the real parton family, over movie nights, pool parties and field trips. Many years ago, dolly parton wrote a song called coat of many colors. Otherwise, dolly partons coat of many colors is a fantastic tv. Nov 29, 2016 the question isnt whether you love dolly parton its whether you love her anywhere near as much as her movie does. Though the name of the coat is derived from the biblical story of joseph and his technicolor. The movie discusses repentance, christs resurrection and redemption in ways rarely seen on television. The film is set in the tennessee great smoky mountains in 1955. Nbc is reairing dolly partons beloved holiday movie, christmas of many colors. Dolly parton and nbc have released the first extended look at the upcoming tvmovie based on the country music hall of famers autobiographical hit coat of many colors. In the made fortv movie, fans gain some insight into what it was like for. Released 2015, dolly parton s coat of many colors stars alyvia alyn lind, jennifer nettles, gerald mcraney, ricky schroder the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min, and received a score of. Rolling stone magazine named this album last year as one of the top 100 greatest albums of all time by any artist in any genre. The feud with the neighbor children is not a subplot.
This onceinalifetime movie special takes place inside the tightknit 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 parton who she is today. This movie is an adaption of that song and episode in dollys childhood. Dolly partons coat of many colors 2015 in 1955 tennessee, 9yearold dolly parton alyvia alyn lind and her family jennifer nettles, gerald mcraney discover the healing power of faith and. Based on the inspiring true story of living legend dolly partons remarkable upbringing, this onceinalifetime movie special takes us inside the tightknit parton family as they struggle to overcome devastating tragedy and discover the healing power of love, faith and a. Dec 30, 2015 dolly partons childhood stories come to life in this faith filled family story. The 2016 film is a sequel to 2015s coat of many colors, and it follows young dolly played by alyvia alyn lind as she watches her father ricky schroder attempt to buy his wife. Dolly parton s coat of many colors 2015 tv movie showing all 1 items. Dolly parton at an event for dolly partons coat of many colors 2015 dolly parton and jennifer nettles at an event for dolly partons coat of.
Dec 11, 2015 dolly partons coat of many colors is a tv movie like mama used to make. In 2015 parton and nbc produced the madefortelevision film dolly partons coat of many. The history and meaning behind dolly partons coat of many colors when dollys mother took a box of rags that someone had given her and sewed them into a patchwork coat of love for her daughter, she didnt know she was setting her on a path that would become one of the most beautifully woven tapestries in the history of american music. Circle of love is the 2016 holiday sequel continuing the heartwarming story of dollys young life featuring the original cast. Dolly partons coat of many colors tv movie 2015 plot. Coat of many colors childrens book by dolly parton. Dolly partons coat of many colors tvg 1h 21min drama, family tv movie 10 december 2015 based on the inspiring true story of living legend dolly partons remarkable upbringing, this onceinalifetime movie special takes us inside the tightknit parton family as they struggle. May 06, 2016 dolly parton s story of going from poverty to nashville royalty has inspired generations. Set in 1955, this special follows the parton family as they struggle to overcome tragedy and discover the healing power of love and faith. Inspiring, faithfilled tale has emotion, serious themes.
Dolly partons coat of many colors is a tv movie like mama used to make a relentlessly faithbased holiday confection geared toward an audience that had reason to feel underserved by network. Depicting her life growing up in the backwoods, she follows a young dolly through the trials and tribulations her family dealt with. The song is really, really special, and weve made it into a movie now, and. Dolly partons coat of many colors, a madefortv film based on partons song of the same name, and featuring narration by parton, aired on nbc in december 2015, with child actress alyvia alyn lind portraying the young parton. This december, dolly partons childhood memory that inspired a country music hit and later became a childrens book, will premiere as the nbc movie, dolly partons coat of many colors. This past december, she created a tv movie based on her famous song, coat of many colors. With alyvia alyn lind, jennifer nettles, ricky schroder, gerald mcraney. Dec 24, 2015 dolly and the producers have set a high bar for subsequent episodes in what has already been promised as a threepart series of movies. The film premiered on nbc in december of 2015 and was an instant hit. Back through the years i go wondering once again back to the seasons of my youth i recall a box of rags that someone gave us and how my mama put the rags to use. Dolly partons coat of many colors is a true story the tennessean. Parents need to know that dolly parton s coat of many colors is a heartwarming autobiographical movie set during the celebrated actresssingers childhood. Parents need to know that dolly partons christmas of many colors. Reginas probably had a few babies who are plotting your demise in the womb.
Dolly and the producers have set a high bar for subsequent episodes in what has already been promised as a threepart series of movies. Dolly parton s coat of many colors tv movie 2015 on imdb. Dolly partons coat of many colors is based on the inspiring true story of living legend dolly partons remarkable upbringing. Dolly parton on the plot of christmas of many colors. Call it maudlin or sentimental, but dolly partons song coat of many colors is undeniably an american classic, so much so that it was adapted to a madefortelevision movie in 2015 and to a sequel, christmas of many colors, in 2016. The film is a sequel to coat of many colors and premiered on nbc on november 30, 2016. May 24, 2016 dolly partons christmas of many colors. And now, the story of dollys childhood is getting a sequel. The title track was a top ten single, and it effectively became her signature song, largely because it was a. Today, were sharing the personal story behind the 2016 movie. Circle of love airs tonight on nbc fans often wonder whether the country singers holiday films are based on true events. Why did you decide to produce a movie based on your early life. Dollywood will host the hollywood premiere of dolly partons christmas of many colors. The question isnt whether you love dolly parton its whether you love her anywhere near as much as her movie does.
Penguin to publish coat of many colors by dolly parton. Only a light caution is advised for three rather light obscenities and an exclamatory profanity. Dolly partons coat of many colors brings faithbased movie to. Based on the inspiring true story of living legend dolly parton s remarkable upbringing, this onceinalifetime movie special takes us inside the tightknit parton family as they struggle to overcome devastating tragedy and discover the healing power of love, faith and a raggedy patchwork coat. Circle of love is a 2016 american madefortelevision drama film based on a true story by dolly parton, written by pamela k. Based on the inspiring true story of living legend dolly parton s remarkable upbringing, this onceinalifetime movie special takes us inside the tightknit parton family as they struggle to overcome devastating tragedy and discover the healing power of love, faith and a. Dolly partons coat of many colors becomes highestrated tv movie in last 3 years. The song is based on actual facts because dolly parton s mother really made her such a coat. The patchwork coat itself may be long gone, but the story of dolly partons coat of many colors lives on and as parton will tell you herself, its a true story. The nbc special was such a success that it was the mostwatched film on broadcast or cable in nearly seven years, with 15. Nbc is bringing back the original cast of last years holiday ratings winner dolly partons coat of many colors for a sequel slated to air later this year. Christian values, biblical stories, faith, and prayer are central to the story and account for how dollys family recovers from tragedy.
Dolly partons story of going from poverty to nashville royalty has inspired generations. Dolly parton had a number of hits in the late 60s as porter wagoners duet partner, yet solo success eluded her until her 1971 album coat of many colors. Dolly parton coat of many colors trailer official facebook. I was completely captivated by this sweet little story about the childhood of country. Dec 10, 2015 dolly partons coat of many colors introduces viewers to young. Dolly partons coat of many colors is a tv movie like mama used to make a relentlessly faithbased holiday confection geared toward an. Dolly parton s coat of many colors 2015 in 1955 tennessee, 9yearold dolly parton alyvia alyn lind and her family jennifer nettles, gerald mcraney discover the healing power of faith and. Coat of many colors details dolly partons upbringing in 1955 as her family struggles to live in tennessees great smoky mountains, putting a strain on love and faith. Dolly parton film coat of many colors details her young. Apr 14, 2017 just dolly and her guitar playing the beauiful song coat of many colors. 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. The movie chronicles the life and career of countrymusic star dolly parton and her family who 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.
Dolly partons coat of many colors tv movie 2015 plot summary. One of dolly partons more popular songs is coat of many colors. Coat of many colors is a song written and recorded by american country music singer dolly parton, which has been described on a number of occasions as her favorite song she has written. Dolly partons coat of many colors watch thurs, dec 26 at 98c. Is dolly partons christmas of many colors based on a true story. Dolly partons coat of many colors getting sequel dolly. Dolly parton announces coat of many colors movie to air on nbc. Dolly partons coat of many colors 2015 in 1955 tennessee, 9yearold dolly parton alyvia alyn lind and her family jennifer nettles, gerald mcraney discover the healing power of faith and love while struggling to overcome tragedy. Dolly partons coat of many colors is a 2015 american madefortelevision drama film based on a true story by dolly parton, written by pamela k. Dolly partons coat of many colors tv movie 2015 on imdb. It was released in september 1971 as the second single and title track from the album co. Dolly partons coat of many colors is a tv movie like mama used to make a.
Nov 18, 2015 dolly parton and nbc have released the first extended look at the upcoming tvmovie based on the country music hall of famers autobiographical hit coat of many colors. Even for those who do, nbcs dolly partons christmas of many colors. Check out coat of many colors by dolly parton on amazon music. Jun 10, 2016 penguin young readers will publish dolly partons childrens book coat of many colors with allnew illustrations by brooke boyntonhughes. Dolly parton coat of many colors lyrics genius lyrics. Dec 03, 2015 the patchwork coat itself may be long gone, but the story of dolly partons coat of many colors lives on and as parton will tell you herself, its a true story. Dolly partons coat of many colors is based on the inspiring true story of living legend dolly parton s remarkable upbringing. Dec 27, 2019 dolly parton s christmas of many colors. Jan 01, 1994 way cute illustrations and way cute book. Dolly parton s coat of many colors is a 2015 american madefortelevision drama film based on a true story by dolly parton, written by pamela k.
This onceinalifetime movie special takes place inside the tightknit parton family as they struggle to. According to the coat of many colors songfacts, dolly parton introduces this in concert as a true story about a little patchwork coat my momma made me from a box of rags. Dolly partons coat of many colors introduces viewers to young. It was released in september 1971 as the second single and title track from the album coat of many colors. Dolly partons coat of many colors 2015 tv movie showing all 1 items. The 2016 film is a sequel to 2015s coat of many colors, and it follows young dolly played by alyvia alyn lind as she watches her father ricky. Based on partons inspiring true story of love and faith. Parents need to know that dolly partons coat of many colors is a heartwarming autobiographical movie set during the celebrated actresssingers childhood. Dolly partons coat of many colors 2015 rotten tomatoes. Otherwise, dolly partons coat of many colors is a fantastic tv movie the whole family can watch together and enjoy. Much like the first movie, this story doesnt sugarcoat the harsh realities of life in a poor rural community in. Dolly s tennessee mountain home made a special appearance in her autobiographical movie, coat of many colors.
The tale plays out in the movie dolly partons coat of many colors, which is now out on dvd. Heavily regarded by many critics and dolly fans as one of the top 3 albums in her career, coat of many colors is simply a standout. Christian values, biblical stories, faith, and prayer are central to the story and account for how dolly s family recovers from tragedy. Shown on the programme country at the bbc, but originally from bbc parkinson show 1979.