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Facing the Laughter: Minnie Pearl

  • 20232023
  • 1h 30m
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Facing the Laughter: Minnie Pearl (2023)
Facing the Laughter: Minnie Pearl is a full-length documentary about Sarah Cannon and her humorous alter ego. With her Howdee greeting and price tag dangling from her straw hat, Minnie became a country music icon and was far different from the serious, educated woman behind her.

Tickets on sale now for the limited release on February 6th, 2023 with Fathom Events.
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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 becomi... Read all"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 mad... Read all"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 stra... Read all
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    • Barbara J. Hall
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    • Barbi Benton
    • Reba McEntire
    • Paul Reubens
    • Barbara J. Hall
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    • Reba McEntire
    • Paul Reubens
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    Barbi Benton
    Barbi Benton
    • Self - Interviewee
    Reba McEntire
    Reba McEntire
    • Self - Interviewee
    Paul Reubens
    Paul Reubens
    • Self - Interviewee
    Dwight Yoakam
    Dwight Yoakam
    • Self - Interviewee
    Barbara Mandrell
    Barbara Mandrell
    • Self - Interviewee
    Tanya Tucker
    Tanya Tucker
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    Garth Brooks
    Garth Brooks
    • Self - Interviewee
    Amy Grant
    Amy Grant
    • Self - Interviewee
    k.d. lang
    k.d. lang
    • Self - Interviewee
    Henry Cho
    Henry Cho
    • Self - Interviewee
    Brenda Lee
    Brenda Lee
    • Self - Interviewee
    Ray Stevens
    Ray Stevens
    • Self - Interviewee
    Pam Tillis
    Pam Tillis
    • Self - Interviewee
    Chely Wright
    Chely Wright
    • Self - Interviewee
    Bill Anderson
    Bill Anderson
    • Self - Interviewee
    Trae Crowder
    Trae Crowder
    • Self - Interviewee
    Jeannie Seely
    Jeannie Seely
    • Self - Interviewee
    Randy Owen
    Randy Owen
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      • Barbara J. Hall
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      The original price on Minnie Pearl tag was $0.49, but inflation eventually got her to $1.98 and that's where it stayed.
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      Punk Rock Girl
      Performed by The Dead Milkmen

      Courtesy of Restless Records

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

      Publishing Courtesy of BMG Rights Management LLC.

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      • February 6, 2023 (United States)
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