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      Polly

      TV-G 1989 1h 37m Musical List
      Reviews 95% Audience Score 500+ Ratings 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. Read More Read Less

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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 Post a rating

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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
      William Blinn
      Screenwriter
      William Blinn
      Production Co
      Screen Plays
      Rating
      TV-G
      Genre
      Musical
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 37m
      Sound Mix
      Stereo