Overview

• Directed by Nicolas Maupied, the documentary premiered on August 10 and traces Parton’s six-decade career across music, film and business.
• The film details her early years in a Tennessee cabin without running water and her breakthrough as a country and pop superstar.
• It highlights her rare ability to unite diverse audiences, from conservatives and devout Christians to LGBTQ+ fans and drag performers.
• Parton’s entrepreneurial ventures and philanthropy are featured prominently, showcasing Dollywood and her contributions to wildfire relief and COVID-19 vaccine research.
• In the wake of her husband Carl Dean’s death in March, she has maintained creative momentum with a tribute song and ongoing public engagement.