Still Working 9 to 5: Celebrating the Irreplaceable Dolly Parton

This week, the world said goodbye to Dolly Parton - singer, songwriter, actor, philanthropist, cultural icon and one of the brightest personalities ever to step into the spotlight.

Dolly passed away on 25 August 2026 at the age of 80, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of music, movies, laughter, generosity and a firm belief that everyone deserves the chance to dream. Read the announcement

To celebrate her remarkable life, Beamafilm is proud to release Still Working 9 to 5 - a lively, funny and thought-provoking documentary revisiting the film, friendship and feminist message behind one of Dolly’s most enduring cultural triumphs.

When 9 to 5 hit cinemas in 1980, Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin turned the everyday frustrations of working women into an outrageously entertaining office rebellion.

Behind the comedy was a serious message about sexism, harassment, unequal pay and the struggle to be taken seriously at work. More than four decades later, Still Working 9 to 5 asks a deceptively simple question: how much has really changed?

Featuring Dolly alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, the documentary explores the making and enduring influence of the original film while examining the progress and unfinished business of workplace equality. 

Naturally, Dolly brings her unmistakable warmth, wit and wisdom to proceedings.

Dolly’s irresistible title track, “9 to 5,” became an anthem for working women and reached number one across the US pop, country and adult contemporary charts. But its staying power came from something deeper: Dolly knew how to wrap a sharp truth in a tune so catchy that the whole world happily sang along. Dolly Parton’s official site

That was one of her greatest gifts. She could be glamorous without taking herself too seriously, outspoken without losing her kindness, and brilliantly funny while making an important point.

Whether she was singing about heartbreak, challenging assumptions, championing literacy or lighting up the screen, Dolly made people feel a little more hopeful—and life a great deal more colourful.

Still Working 9 to 5 is both an affectionate celebration and a timely reminder that the issues raised by the original comedy have not disappeared. It honours the women who pushed for change, considers the work still ahead and celebrates the friendship and fearless spirit that made 9 to 5 a classic.

Above all, it offers another chance to spend time with Dolly: laughing, reflecting and speaking her mind with that unmistakable sparkle.

So pour yourself a cup of ambition and join us in celebrating a true original.

Watch Still Working 9 to 5 now on Beamafilm, and remember the incomparable Dolly Parton: a woman who worked hard, dreamed big and made the world brighter.