Synopsis
Based on the story "Jolene: A Life" by E.L. Doctorow, Jolene is the tale of a young girl who, after surviving a series of abusive foster homes, marries a less-than-adequate young man for a short time to escape her situation. The film follows her on a ten-year journey across America -- - from rural South Carolina to Phoenix to Las Vegas, then to Tulsa and finally Hollywood in her pursuit of love and independence. From age fifteen to twenty-five, Jolene overcomes a myriad of adversity, surviving five defining chapters and threading herself through the lives of others and then finally finding her own path in life. Moving from state to state, from the hope of each new relationship to its inevitable downfall, Jolene's is a story of a survivor whose will and zest shine through against all odds.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 29th, 2010 (Limited) by Screen Media Films (NY) |
| Video Release: | April 26th, 2011 by Entertainment One |
| MPAA Rating: | R For strong sexual content, nudity, language, some violence and drug use (Rating bulletin 2126, 6/22/2010) |
| Running Time: | 120 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Orphan, Road Trip, Coming of Age, Voiceover/Narration, Organized Crime, Prostitution, LGBTQ+, Dysfunctional Family, Relationships Gone Wrong, Narcotics, Mental Illness, Sex Crimes, Suicide, Prison, Escape |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Next Turn |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |