Dotty & Soul
Elderly woman and AI forge unconventional friendship
About Dotty & Soul
Released: 2022
Platform: Hulu
Rating: TVMA
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Cast
Leslie Uggams, Adam Saunders, David Koechner, Margot Bingham, Bobby Naderi
About Dotty & Soul
In the film 'Dotty & Soul' released in 2022, we watch Ethan Cox, a successful entrepreneur, whose career takes a hit due to a social media scandal. This serves as a catalyst for a series of events that jeopardize his company's impending acquisition and forces him to resort to unconventional methods. Consequently, Ethan hires Dotty, a 71-year-old snack cart vendor, to serve as the company's face. However, Dotty turns the tables around by taking her newly found position seriously and refusing to be used as a puppet.
Making / Production
The film is praised for its unique blend of drama and comedy, skillfully illustrating the changing dynamics between Ethan and Dotty. It subtly focuses on the issue of ageism in the corporate world while successfully turning it on its head.
Actors
- Ethan Cox - A multifaceted character portrayed convincingly through a range of emotions and challenging circumstances triggered by a social media scandal.
- Dotty - A 71-year-old snack cart vendor who gleefully embraces the opportunity of playing a corporate figurehead, exhibits an outstanding performance that serves as the heart of the film.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The movie remarkably focuses on the issue of ageism, delivering it with humor and empathy.
- Dotty & Soul attempts to break stereotypes by placing an elderly woman at the helm of a tech company.
Quotes
- "It's more than just snacks; it's about meeting people and making connections!" - Dotty
- "Success is not the end of the journey; it's the start of a new one" - Ethan Cox/li>
Music, Soundtrack
- 'New Beginnings' - An uplifting track symbolizing Dotty's transition from a vendor to a corporate figurehead.
- 'On Top of the World' - Reflects Ethan's successful past and his striving to regain his previous status.
About Dotty & Soul
In the heartwarming film Dotty & Soul, an aging man bonds with a soulful robot, exploring life's big questions and joys.