Review of The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom (2011) by James A. M — 19 Mar 2012

A heartwarming coming-of-age story about a Canadian girl looking for her identity, her voice and her biological mom.

This review of The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom (2011) was written by James A. M on 19 Mar 2012.

The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Lee M (4,001) on 15 Nov 2016

Takes place during the 1970's in which a little girl thought Dolly Parton was her mom so she goes on a journey to find that out that she does…

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By Jason Anderson (395) for eye WEEKLY (415) on 18 Mar 2011

Unfortunately, Johns' movie is less satisfying when it comes to matters not directly pertaining to Dolly Parton…

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By Vicky G (53) on 08 Apr 2011

Very well done Canadian movie, just goes to show that Canada can make their own good movies, saddest part is that our own country and people…

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By Ana B (374) on 28 Sep 2014

Drama telling us the story of Elizabeth; she is an 11 year old Canadian girl in the 70's that has just discovered she is adopted…

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By Alexandra H (84) on 11 Sep 2017

I am not sure why tis movie got so many bad ratings, maybe because it does not cater to U.S American sensibilities or normal taste…

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By Dave J (1,987) on 15 Nov 2016

Takes place during the 1970's in which a little girl thought Dolly Parton was her mom so she goes on a journey to find that out that she does…

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By Vance S (3) on 13 Feb 2016

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By John D (2,323) on 17 Jul 2017

A wonderfully low-key but engaging movie about identity…

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By Norman Wilner (961) for NOW Toronto (1,621) on 18 Mar 2011

There are a few good moments in The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom, but you have to get past a lot of distractions to appreciate them…

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By Tavis K (1) on 10 May 2014

Way too far fetched and not even interesting in being so. A woman in the 1970s who didn't drive…

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