Dolly Parton's '9 to 5' Back in Theaters for Charity After Her Death
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Dolly Parton's 1980 comedy film "9 to 5" will be re-released in U.S. theaters from October 9-15, with all ticket sales benefiting The Dollywood Foundation's Imagination Library.
- The announcement coincides with the new annual "Give Like Dolly Day" on September 25, promoting charitable acts in honor of Parton's legacy of inspiring children.
- Since 1995, Parton's Imagination Library has distributed over 300 million books to children worldwide, providing one free book monthly to enrolled kids from birth to age five.
- "9 to 5" stars Dolly Parton alongside Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda, portraying three female office workers who unite to challenge their oppressive boss.
- The film, directed by Colin Higgins and nominated for an Academy Award for its title song, remains a significant part of Parton's cultural impact.
