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Dolly Parton, ma mère et moi

Original title: The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom
  • 2011
  • TV-G
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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Dolly Parton, ma mère et moi (2011)
ComedyDrama

Elizabeth Alison Gray is just your average suburban 11-year-old waiting for adolescence to arrive when she finds out that her whole life has been a lie. With only her imagination to guide he... Read allElizabeth Alison Gray is just your average suburban 11-year-old waiting for adolescence to arrive when she finds out that her whole life has been a lie. With only her imagination to guide her, she runs away to find the truth.Elizabeth Alison Gray is just your average suburban 11-year-old waiting for adolescence to arrive when she finds out that her whole life has been a lie. With only her imagination to guide her, she runs away to find the truth.

  • Director
    • Tara Johns
  • Writer
    • Tara Johns
  • Stars
    • Julia Sarah Stone
    • Rebecca Windheim
    • Rebecca Croll
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
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    • Director
      • Tara Johns
    • Writer
      • Tara Johns
    • Stars
      • Julia Sarah Stone
      • Rebecca Windheim
      • Rebecca Croll
    • 10User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Julia Sarah Stone
    Julia Sarah Stone
    • Elizabeth Gray
    • (as Julia Stone)
    Rebecca Windheim
    • Annabelle Kowalski
    Rebecca Croll
    Rebecca Croll
    • Stella Kowalski
    Macha Grenon
    Macha Grenon
    • Marion Gray
    Trevor Hayes
    • Ken Kowalski
    Paula Costain
    • Church Lady
    Gil Bellows
    Gil Bellows
    • Phil Gray
    Luca Palladini
    • Darryl Jameson
    Brian Wrench
    • Mr. Lambert
    Emma Elle Paterson
    Emma Elle Paterson
    • Shelley
    Léa Roy
    Léa Roy
    • Lana
    • (as Lea Roy)
    Pauline Little
    • Mrs. Metherall
    Andrew Peplowski
    • News Anchor
    Chantele Francis
    • Gloria
    Keenan Lehmann
    Keenan Lehmann
    • Kid in Station Wagon
    Keir Cutler
    Keir Cutler
    • Senior Customs Agent
    Lyne Riel
    • Female Customs Staff
    Will Woytowich
    Will Woytowich
    • Customs Officer
    • Director
      • Tara Johns
    • Writer
      • Tara Johns
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    10judithwatts

    One of those films that touches the still place within us all

    The Year Dolly Parton was My Mom opened in Toronto at the Cumberland Theatre last night (March 18). Canadian film maker, Tara Johns, responded to feedback from a grateful, mesmerized audience in a rare Q&A session following the feature. Her script, production details and cast are flawless. Depicting the natural stages of rebirth in the lives of women, she invites male viewers to transition in this sacred world too. In contributing her familiar, soulful lyrics and music to the film's score and her voiced 'tell it like it is' truth, icon Dolly Parton must have intuitively realized she was backing a winner! Get your ruffles ready for the 2012 Oscars, Tara Johns!
    6SnoopyStyle

    likable lead in whimsical indie

    It's 1976. Elizabeth Alison Gray (Julia Sarah Stone) is an 11 year old from the Canadian prairies. She discovers that she was adopted by her parents. She starts to believe that Dolly Parton is her mom and sets off on her bicycle to Minneapolis to find her. Her adoptive mother Marion goes off to find the runaway girl.

    This is Canadian indie filmed in Winnipeg. Julia Stone is a cute new actress with plenty of screen presence. The title is whimsical. There are some quirky characters. There are good songs especially if you like Dolly Parton. It has some stuff on the plus side. On the other hand, the story can be slow. There are too many silent moments intended to add atmosphere. It isn't as dramatic as it could have been. There isn't much of a plot. It's kinda cute and touching.
    2lauraleemail

    Low quality

    Misleading title and casting list....only had a voice over cameo from Dolly. Even if that wasn't bothersome, the movie was confusing and poorly written, shot, and acted. Just kind of a mess with a jumble of plot lines that don't connect. The color grading was over the top and there was too much shaky cam.. It gets points for creativity I guess, but the film strongly seems to be "trying too. hard." It was a waste of my evening to watch it, wish I could get that time back. I mean, the only reason I watched it was because it said it had Dolly Parton in it, but I never even got to see her, other than in stock footage! This movie didn't seem to know what it wanted to be about.....coming of age? Social justice? Identity? Adopted child rights? Bad parenting? Bullying? Overall the movie needed to cut out the Dolly Parton stuff, and have a script overhaul.
    robynwiener

    Lovely little film worth seeing!

    I had the pleasure of being invited to see this film at it's opening night last Friday, April 8 in Vancouver. As a Canadian filmmaker, I'm always happy to support Canadian films but am even happier when the ones I'm supporting are good! This little gem of a film does not disappoint! Lead actress Julia Stone does a great job in the lead character Elizabeth searching for her biological roots in the hopes that songstress Dolly Parton might meet her expectations. Stone delivers the part with a great sense of maturity and considering she has to carry a good chunk of the film, I have to commend her on her performance. I also really enjoyed Gil Bellows as her Dad and Macha Grenon as the Mother. Both do well in their respective roles but this film's POV is that of Elizabeth and her journey.

    I think what I liked best about this film is that there is a very nice balance in this family film that both mothers and their pre-teen daughters can sit through. There seem to be less of these films out there that can attract both and Director Tara Johns does a great job engaging both audiences. With it's fairly modest budget, this film's production design is very authentic to the 70's genre and the film's cinematography is really lovely. I felt there was an authenticity that was accurately portrayed while keeping me in the story.

    One more thing to note, this soundtrack is great! With most songs being either performed or written by Dolly Parton, you're left humming many of the tunes as you leave the theatre. I was given one as a gift and haven't stopped listening to it! If you have a chance to check this out, do so...it's hard to find family films today that don't go overboard in sentimental mush and this one definitely doesn't. Congrats to Johns on this project and I look forward to seeing more of actress Stone as she grows and matures. I have a feeling she has a long career ahead of her.
    9mfran-25-874800

    Positive message to kids

    I took both of my kids this past weekend and was very impressed. While it was a bit over their heads at times (they are 7 & 4 yrs old) it still captured their attention and I believe they left with a very positive message about the trials of coming of age. Well, maybe my four year old did not get quite that much, but she loved the Dolly Parton songs & costumes ;)

    As a parent it was a great reminder that sometimes you just have to let your kids be kids, let them find their way - not always an easy thing to do. Hats off to cast and crew - another feather in the cap for Canadian film.

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      Emma Elle Paterson's debut.
    • Quotes

      Marion: You made me into your mother, Elizabeth. And somewhere I think I've always been afraid that you could unmake me, too.

    • Soundtracks
      The Seeker
      Written by Dolly Parton

      Published by Velvet Apple Music Inc.

      Performed by Dolly Parton

      Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc.

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    • Release date
      • March 4, 2011 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom
    • Filming locations
      • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Palomar
      • Buffalo Gal Pictures
      • The Harold Greenberg Fund
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      • 1h 35m(95 min)
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      • 1.85 : 1

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