Two brothers, one cave, and a dream that became Dollywood's wild uncle.
Jack & Pete Tell it All is a documentary about how creativity, family, faith, and risk took a small cave in the Ozarks from a regional anomaly to one of America's largest family owned entertainment companies, known today as Herschend Enterprises. Shot on location at both Dollywood and Silver Dollar City in the fall and spring of 2016 and 2017, the film follows the stories as told by the brothers Jack and Pete Herschend; their wives, Sherry and JoDee; and the many others who were there in the early days of the company's inception. It's a celebration of the American spirit, Ozark ingenuity, love and humble beginnings...and serves as an inspiration even today.
Writing
Oral history structure lets Ozark characters speak for themselves.
Production
Real Silver Dollar City footage beats any reenactment.
Direction
Grandson director captures intimate family mythology.
Director
Jonn Herschend
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Jonn Herschend is literally Pete's son—making this the most authorized family authorized documentary possible.
The Herschends bought their first cave attraction in 1955 for $600, roughly the cost of two moderately fancy Dolly Parton wigs today.
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