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Facing the Laughter: Minnie Pearl is a full-length documentary about the life and work of Sarah Cannon, aka Minnie Pearl. Sarah was a serious, educated woman who had once dreamed of becoming a Shakespearean actress, but she found fame playing a simple country girl who often made herself the butt of her jokes. Instantly identifiable – even in silhouette – by her straw hat with a price tag dangling from its brim, Minnie Pearl became an icon of country music radio, stage and TV. When she greeted audiences, they enthusiastically echoed her signature “Howdee” in a happy roar. While Sarah and Minnie were two sides of a coin, they share a legacy of compassion, empowerment and humor.
Original Release
02/06/2023
US Release
02/06/2023
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Bill Anderson | Self - Interviewee |
| Barbi Benton | Self - Interviewee |
| Garth Brooks | Self - Interviewee |
| Caty Borum Chattoo | Self - Interviewee |
| Henry Cho | Self - Interviewee |
| Trae Crowder | Self - Interviewee |
| David Ewing | Self - Interviewee |
| Teddy Gentry | Self - Interviewee |
| Amy Grant | Self - Interviewee |
| k.d. lang | Self - Interviewee |
Directors
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Bill Anderson | Self - Interviewee |
| Barbi Benton | Self - Interviewee |
| Garth Brooks | Self - Interviewee |
| Caty Borum Chattoo | Self - Interviewee |
| Henry Cho | Self - Interviewee |
| Trae Crowder | Self - Interviewee |
| David Ewing | Self - Interviewee |
| Teddy Gentry | Self - Interviewee |
| Amy Grant | Self - Interviewee |
| k.d. lang | Self - Interviewee |
| Brenda Lee | Self - Interviewee |
| Barbara Mandrell | Self - Interviewee |
| Kristine McCusker | Self - Interviewee |
| Reba McEntire | Self - Interviewee |
| Randy Owen | Self - Interviewee |
| Mary Ellen Pethel | Self - Interviewee |
| Paul Reubens | Self - Interviewee |
| Jeannie Seely | Self - Interviewee |
| Ray Stevens | Self - Interviewee |
| Pam Tillis | Self - Interviewee |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Becky Magura | Executive Producer |
| Daniel W. Tidwell | Executive Producer |
| Barbara Hall | Producer |
| Jessica Turk | Producer |
Trailers
Facing The Laughter: Minnie Pearl (Fathom Events 20 Second Trailer)
