Dir. Herbert Ross
1985 | 113 mins | US | English
Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts

Big hair. Big feels.

Grab a Mint Julep and join Dolly for a special screening of Steel Magnolias as part of the BFI Too Much season of Melodrama.

Featuring one of the most incredible casts of all time (Sally Field, Shirley McClean, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, Daryl Hanna and the one and only Dolly Parton), Steel Magnolias follows the women through their up and downs in their small southern town, debriefing at the local salon. A true celebration of the strength of female friendship and the celebrating Truvy’s (Dolly Parton) favorite feels;

“Laughter through tears is my favourite emotion.”

In true Dolly style themed outfits are ALWAYS encouraged, so tease that hair and crack out your best 80s southern belle looks, and we will be hosting a gentle Sunday afternoon mood board & crafting session after the film, so either bring your current project or just rock up and we’ll have all the materials you need to manifest some good moods after we’ve all had a good cry together.

And remember… you’re never Too Much at Dolly’s Film Club

BBFC Rating Details:
Rated PG

This screening is part of Too Much: Melodrama on Film, a UK-wide season that celebrates films that champion emotional intensity over ‘good taste’.

Exeter Phoenix presents a selection of films that are united by motherhood; Maternal melodramas.

The season is supported by the BFI through National Lottery funding.

Venue: Studio 74, Exeter Phoenix

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