Culture 3 min read By Morgan Griffin
Dolly Parton's '9 to 5' Returns to Theaters With Ticket Sales Going to Dollywood Foundation
A restored version of the 1980 comedy '9 to 5' will play in U.S. theaters from Oct. 9 to 15, with net ticket proceeds donated to The Dollywood Foundation to support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
A restored version of the 1980 hit comedy «9 to 5» will return to U.S. theaters for a one-week run beginning Oct. 9, with net proceeds from every ticket sold going to The Dollywood Foundation. The re-release follows the death of Dolly Parton, the country music superstar and actress who starred in the film and whose charitable work the screenings will support.
The weeklong theatrical run, which continues through Oct. 15, was organized in the wake of Parton's death on Aug. 25 at age 80. The film has been newly restored by 20th Century Studios, giving audiences a chance to see the workplace comedy on the big screen again. Disney is donating net proceeds from each U.S. ticket purchase to The Dollywood Foundation, the charitable organization founded by Parton.
The money raised will support the foundation's flagship program, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which provides free books to children. The program has become one of the most visible parts of Parton's philanthropy, and the decision to direct ticket revenue toward it ties the re-release directly to the causes she championed.
«9 to 5» was released in 1980 and became one of the defining comedies of its era. Parton starred alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in the film, which centered on three working women who take action against a tyrannical boss. The movie's title also became the name of Parton's hit song, a track that turned the film into a lasting cultural touchstone and gave the story a life beyond the screen.
The re-release is the latest tribute to Parton, whose career stretched across music, film, television and business. Her death prompted an outpouring of remembrances from fans and entertainment figures, and the theatrical return of «9 to 5» offers audiences a collective way to revisit one of her best-known film roles. By sending ticket proceeds to the Imagination Library, the screenings also extend her long-running emphasis on literacy and children's access to books.
For moviegoers, the run is limited to one week, making the Oct. 9 to Oct. 15 window the only chance to see the restored film in participating theaters. The combination of a restored print, a wide U.S. release and a charitable component gives the event a dual purpose: celebrating Parton's screen legacy while funding a program that carries her name and her priorities forward.
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