For those around the country who were not able to watch the live interview on WWLP’s Mass Appeal show, we’re sharing the link with you to watch it.  Mass Appeal co-host Patrick Berry interviewed Donut Dollie Dorset Anderson (in her Donut Dollie uniform) and her son, Norm Anderson, the director of the Donut Dollies Documentary.  

Some of the topics they spoke about include: why Dorset decided to join the Red Cross SRAO program; how her best friend, Mary Blanchard Bowe were in the same training class, but were sent to different bases during the year they served; what the Donut Dollies did when they went to visit the men; why Norm decided to make this film about his mother and the Donut Dollie’s story; and how the name Donut Dollies came to be.  

We’re glad to be able to share this interview with you and ask that you share it with family, friends and veterans to help spread the Donut Dollie’s story.  

Gratefully,

Norm, Jess and Jim

WATCH VIDEO HERE

We’re excited to announce that Norm Anderson, the director of the Donut Dollies Documentary will be interviewed live on WWLP channel 22’s Mass Appeal show (Springfield, MA) this Thursday, Oct. 28th, sometime between 11 AM – noon.  Mass Appeal is hosted by Patrick Berry and Alanna Flood, and focuses on stories from the Western Massachusetts area.  There may also be a special guest joining Norm, so watch for that.

The Donut Dollies Documentary began as a son’s loving tribute to his mother and the women who chose to join the Red Cross program Supplemental Recreation Activities Overseas (SRAO).  The mission of these women was to bring a sense of home, caring and friendship to the brave soldiers on the front lines of the Vietnam War.  They were lovingly referred to as Donut Dollies.  Norm will talk about this labor of love project and share what it meant to bring this little known story to the screen in honor of the women who served in a combat zone.

If you are in the Western Mass area, please tune in to WWLP channel 22 or log onto www.wwlp.com/watch-live for possible viewing outside of the local area (Eastern time zone).  

Later that evening the Donut Dollies Documentary will be screening as part of the Red Rose International Film Festival’s “Unforgetable Series” in Lancaster, PA (Thursday, October 28th @ 7 PM – see previous post for ticket details).  We’re honored to be nominated  for Best Documentary and People’s Choice awards by the RRIFF.  

As you can see, Thursday will be a busy day.  Excitement is building and we’re glad we can share it with you.

Gratefully,

Norm, Jess and Jim

We’re excited to announce that The Donut Dollies Documentary will be making a return screening in Lancaster, PA on Thursday, October 28th @ 7 PM as part of the Red Rose International Film Festival’s “Unforgetable Series”.   We’re extremely honored to have been nominated for Best Documentary and People’s Choice awards, and thank Ryan and his team for bringing our film to their audience for a second time.  

Our film will be shown to an in-person audience at the Zoetropolis Cinema Still House (112 N Water St, Lancaster, PA 17603).  And for those who wish to attend, tickets are COMPLIMENTARY at https://zoetropolis.com/purchase/127119 and reservations are requested (please review ZCSH’s Covid requirements).  

A member of the Donut Dollies Documentary team will be in attendance.  We also hope that a local Donut Dollie can attend.  

We thank everyone for their support in 2021 and hope to bring home an award from the Red Rose International Film Festival, as a nice capper to our film festival run.  

Gratefully,

Norm, Jess and Jim

We’re excited to share this recent article about the Donut Dollies featured on AARP’s website – www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/veterans/info-2021/donut-dollies-vietnam-war.html.  The women quoted in the article include Donut Dollies Jeanne “Sam” Christie, Linda Pelegrino and Pat Rowan, and also includes a quote from the Donut Dollies Documentary director, Norm Anderson.  

We thank all the women who served in Korea and Vietnam.  Please help spread the Donut Dollie’s story by sharing this article.  

Gratefully,

Norm, Jess and Jim

We’re happy to announce that the Donut Dollies Documentary has been chosen to be shown as part of the 2021 virtual Gold Coast International Film Festival. Donut Dollies, veterans and friends from the New York and New Jersey areas will be able to watch our film from October 10 – 17, 2021. Tickets for this virtual screening are available at – bit.ly/DDDocGoldCoastTickets

We hope you’ll enjoy seeing the Donut Dollies Documentary in the comfort of your own home!

Gratefully,

Norm, Jess and Jim