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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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02/26/2015 absolutely love it., See more 05/02/2012 its such a sad movie but tell s us that if we believe in our dreams we can make them come true. See more 04/05/2012 if u dont feel all kinds music please no neg comments See more 10/12/2011 i love this movie use to watch it all the time 1 of my most fave. See more 12/17/2009 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. See more 08/20/2009 best Pollyanna version :-) LOVE it. See more Read all reviews
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Debbie Allen

Director

Keshia Knight Pulliam

Polly

Phylicia Rashad

Aunt Polly

Brandon Quintin Adams

Jimmy Bean

Celeste Holm

Miss Snow

Brock Peters

Mr. Pendergast

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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
Release Date (TV)
Nov 12, 1989
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Stereo