AMC pays tribute to Dolly Parton by putting two of her movies back into theaters
Steel Magnolias and The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas will both return to theaters this week to pay tribute to Parton's film career.
AMC Theaters is honoring the late country singer and actress Dolly Parton by bringing two of her movies back to theaters. Parton, who didn't have many film roles after her breakout in the 1980s, left a lasting impact on cinema. In response to her passing on Tuesday, the theater chain announced that Steel Magnolias and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas will be shown at 200 of its locations starting this weekend.
AMC CEO Adam Aron revealed the plan on social media on Thursday, with the films set to run until the following Wednesday. Steel Magnolias, rated PG, tells the story of friendship and resilience, while The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, rated R, is a musical comedy with a more mature theme. Although 9 to 5, Parton's first major film, is not included, AMC's tribute is part of a larger outpouring of remembrances from various personalities, including Beyoncé, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and even the Trump administration.
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