AMC Theaters Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton By Bringing Two of Her Classic Movies Back to the Big Screen
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Key Points:
- AMC Theaters will honor late country icon Dolly Parton by screening two of her classic films, "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" (1982) and "Steel Magnolias" (1989), from Friday through Wednesday, September 2, at discounted prices.
- Dolly Parton passed away on August 25 at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer; the screenings celebrate her legacy in both music and film.
- "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," co-starring Burt Reynolds, features Parton as madame Mona Stangely and includes her hit songs, earning her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress.
- "Steel Magnolias," a dramedy about women in a Louisiana town, stars Parton as hairdresser Truvy Jones alongside a star-studded cast, and received multiple award nominations including a Golden Globe win for Julia Roberts.
- Over her career, Parton appeared in a dozen films, including her breakout role in "9 to 5" (1980), showcasing her versatility beyond her music career.
