Coat of Many Colors (DVD)

One of the best movies I've ever seen. Good for all ages

What a beautiful Movie.I have always Loved Dolly Pardon.When She preforms You can see The "Love She Has in Her Heart," This was a well-made movie,the Little Girl that plays "Dolley" as a Child was so Good,I actually was able to imagine This was a "Flash Back" Of Dolly as well as The folks who played her Family.I have seen Dolly preform as a wonderful entertainer.I have seen Her in Movies ( She shows the "Spirit of Love" ) One can see Her Faith in the Way She lives Her life ! With all the Gossip rag's , internet , etc I haven't ever seen talk regarding DIRT in regards to Her . It was a great encouragement to ME .It was a Sweeter Time when keeping the Family together was serious,Eating Dinner,Knowing where everyone was. Neighbors Helped One another in times of Need.....A Great Christmas Movie,Not the usual Boy Meets Girl Or Girl Meets A Guy Etc.The whole Family could spend a evening watching together. I hope Dolly will make Movies The whole Family can see !

Love this movie

This is the first of Dolly’s “Coat of Many Colors” movies. It is set in 1955. It explains how Dolly's “coat of many colors” originated; it was a gift from her mother, who created a coat for Dolly out of a hand sewed blanket that was made for her baby brother. Young Dolly loves the coat until the kids made fun of her. In a way, the coat represents Dolly's faith and as she rejects the coat, she rejects her faith at the same time because she is angry at God for taking away her baby brother. She visits her brother’s grave every night, even though she’s afraid of the dark. Dolly's family is poor but very close knit and religious. Their love and faith is severely tested when Dolly’s baby brother was born prematurely and dies. Her mother, Avie Lee, cannot function because she is mired in depression after losing her baby. Dolly’s father struggles with his wife’s depression and the possible loss of his tobacco crop. The family manages to pull together to save their tobacco crop. Refashioning the baby blanket into a coat of many colors is the start of Avie Lee’s healing. The film also shows how Dolly discovered her talent for music and her determination to become a star. One hilarious scene has the young Dolly experimenting with “makeup” that she improvised from household products and plant dyes. She appears in church with a garishly painted face, shocking the congregation. This movie is a bit sadder than her second film, which is more Christmas-themed, humorous and joyful. It’s still a heartwarming story, great for family viewing with older children. The death of the baby brother that might be difficult for younger viewers.

Great gift.

This was a gift. She loved it.

I love Dolly and this is a lovely, sweet story. I grew up listening to her and watching her and Kenny Rogers on TV. In the early 80's when I was 12, we drove through Nashville when we were moving across the states. My father stopped at a place that had a big display on Dolly and her family and I was so excited to see everything - I was the only one in my family that loved country music, so I thought it was pretty special that my parents indulged me in this way. So yes, I am a big fan. My boys and I watched this movie last weekend and we all just loved it. It is so timeless and I have already shared it with a neighbor.

This movie is incredibly touching, especially since it is a true story based on part of Dolly's own life. I cried in several places. I would have to say this movie is "food for the soul." It is very well made and engaging from the first to the last scene, and the acting by everyone is excellent. The story shows how anything and everything can be overcome. It is a message of hope, and the whole world would benefit from watching it. The first time I saw Dolly Parton was on "The Porter Wagner Show." Porter, (a long tall drink of water), was advertising Black Draught, which is a laxative, and I was cracking up. Then Dolly came out and explained the origin of her song, "Coat of Many Colors." I broke down and cried at this very personal and beautiful story she shared so sincerely with all of us viewers. Dolly, thank you for all your contributions to our world, for your authenticity, ambition, integrity and the example you set for everyone. You are the best! You are truly an Ambassador of Good Will to All. May God continue to Bless you. Hope

Such a great and cosy Christmas story about the young Dolly Parton. Charming and funny.

Fantastisch- einfach Dolly.

So nice to see a movie that teaches morals and also has a great story line. Love Dolly Parton

She loved this movie so much, we decided she needs to own her own copy.

Loved it. The young Dolly is adorable yet full of character. A real feel good film showing a strong family bond. But please note that it's USA zone, I played it on my laptop.