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Disney releases restored '9 to 5' in theaters, donates proceeds to Dolly Parton's foundation

The 1980 comedy starring Parton, Fonda, and Tomlin returns for one week; all U.S. ticket sales go to the Imagination Library.

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What to know

  • Disney is re-releasing a newly restored version of Dolly Parton's 1980 film '9 to 5' in theaters October 9–15, with all U.S. ticket proceeds benefiting the Dollywood Foundation.
  • The proceeds will support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which has distributed over 300 million free books to children since 1995 across multiple countries.
  • Disney designated September 25 as 'Give Like Dolly Day' to acknowledge Parton's legacy of philanthropy.

“Dolly Parton's Imagination Library was founded in 1995 in tribute to the singer's father, who couldn't read or write, and has since provided more than 300 million books absolutely gratis to children across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, and the Republic of Ireland.”

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Dolly PartonDolly Parton Star of '9 to 5'; founder of Imagination LibraryDisney Film distributor and re-release organizerDollywood Foundation Recipient of ticket sales proceeds

Disney releases restored '9 to 5' in theaters, donates proceeds to Dolly Parton's foundation
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    Disney names September 25 'Give Like Dolly Day' to mark the announcement

    The company designated the announcement date as "Give Like Dolly Day," a tribute to Parton's well-documented philanthropic legacy.

    “Net proceeds from all U.S. ticket sales will be donated to The Dollywood Foundation to support its flagship program, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.”
    — Disney · source
    1. 1 outlet Remastered 9 To 5 brings Dolly Parton back into our lives (for one week)

      first by AV Club, 1d ago

  2. background

    Disney announces theatrical re-release of '9 to 5' with proceeds to Parton's foundation — Disney announced a newly restored version of the 1980 comedy will return to theaters October 9–15. Net proceeds from all U.S. ticket sales will be donated to the Dollywood Foundation to support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.