Show Notes
T Lo observe the first official Dolly Parton Day (9/25) by diving deep into her first, best film, unpacking the subtle meaning in the costumes, the liberal polemic that fuels the film, the brilliance of that title song, and the gay perspective that drives the aesthetic and style of the legendary "9 to 5."
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