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Polly

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Precocious orphan Polly (Keshia Knight Pulliam) moves to Alabama to live with her cynical aunt (Phylicia Rashad). Her new home is embedded within a segregation-era black neighborhood rife with internal conflict. Being a pragmatic and optimistic child, Polly has an uplifting effect on all those she comes into contact with, including a hardworking doctor (Dorian Harewood). Through a combination of music and hope, Polly strives to bring the community together.

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Audience Member absolutely love it., Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member its such a sad movie but tell s us that if we believe in our dreams we can make them come true. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member if u dont feel all kinds music please no neg comments Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member i love this movie use to watch it all the time 1 of my most fave. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member I loved this movie as a kid know it word for word i have a six year old daughter i want to see it. if anyone knows where to get this throw back let me know. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member best Pollyanna version :-) LOVE it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Precocious orphan Polly (Keshia Knight Pulliam) moves to Alabama to live with her cynical aunt (Phylicia Rashad). Her new home is embedded within a segregation-era black neighborhood rife with internal conflict. Being a pragmatic and optimistic child, Polly has an uplifting effect on all those she comes into contact with, including a hardworking doctor (Dorian Harewood). Through a combination of music and hope, Polly strives to bring the community together.
Director
Debbie Allen
Producer
Frank Fischer
Screenwriter
William Blinn
Production Co
Screen Plays
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Stereo