A television movie event based on the inspiring true story of living legend Dolly Parton's remarkable upbringing in rural Tennessee. This once-in-a-lifetime special takes place inside the tight-knit Parton family as they struggle to overcome devastating tragedy and discover the healing power of love, faith and a raggedy patchwork coat, vividly described in the well-known song of the film's title that helped make Parton who she is today. Set in the Tennessee Great Smokey Mountains in 1955.

"What counts most is the acting..."--Entertainment Weekly.

"...A TV movie like mama used to make..."--Variety.