
Episode #11
SCENED IT | DEAR SIS DOLLY: South African Parents, Why Are You Like This?! | Movie Review
In this episode of Scened It, we review Dear Sis Dolly, the new South African comedy-drama currently showing in cinemas.The film follows Khethiwe, an ambitious psychologist fighting to keep a free mental-health centre open. When she enters a competition to become Drum Magazine’s next Sis Dolly, she finds herself confronting her own wounds, complicated relationships and the pressures that come with trying to fix everyone else’s problems.We unpack the performances, humour, emotional moments, family drama and representation of women and mental health. We also discuss everything we loved, everything that didn’t work and whether the film truly earns the Sis Dolly name.⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This is a full review and contains major spoilers.Directed by Twiggy Matiwana and starring Didintle Khunou, S’Thandiwe Kgoroge, Dineo Langa and Natasha Thahane.Have you watched Dear Sis Dolly? Did the film live up to the legacy for you? Let us know in the comments.Subscribe to Scened It for honest, entertaining conversations about South African films, television and the stories shaping our screens. #DearSisDolly #SouthAfricanFilm #ScenedIt CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 01:36 – Promo Break 03:42 – Synopsis & History Lesson 07:21 – Promo Break 09:29 – What We Liked About the Movie 38:26 – What We Didn’t Like About the Movie 1:01:19 – Conclusion





