Facing the Laughter: Minnie Pearl
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.
| Director: | Barbara J. Hall |
| Producer(s): | Barbara Hall |
| Cast: | Reba McEntire |
