This film about Dolly Parton feels very carefully constructed, and throughout, I didn't get the sense that I was discovering anything new about her—nothing beyond what’s already public knowledge or what she seems willing to share. What it does offer is a skillfully assembled collection of her performances; from her earliest appearances alongside Porter Wagoner, she comes across as someone set on achieving success acc…

It's undeniable that Dolly Parton is a remarkable musician, and knowing she faced challenges related to her looks made me anticipate a deeper exploration of that in this film. What I ended up with felt more like a collection of interviews—apparently from people who know her—sharing recollections, accompanied by occasional photographs and video clips illustrating those stories. This format just isn't what I prefer; th…