Definitive Documentary on the Legendary
Comedian Hits Theaters Nationwide on February 6th for One Day
Only
DENVER, Jan. 6, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Facing the Laughter: Minnie Pearl delves into the life of
groundbreaking female comedian Sarah
Cannon and her humorous alter ego – Minnie Pearl. With her signature "How-deee"
greeting and price tag dangling from her straw hat, Minnie Pearl became a country culture icon who
was actually far different from the serious and well-educated woman
who created her.
View Trailer HERE.
Born Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon,
Minnie Pearl rose to fame as a
comedic performer on the Grand Ole Opry, where she became known for
her hilarious sketches, self-deprecating wit, and trademark
catchphrase. Despite her success, Pearl faced many challenges
throughout her life, including personal tragedy and the changing
tides of the entertainment industry.
Exclusive to the Fathom Events' presentation are country stars
Kathy Mattea, Rodney Crowell and Ketch Secor, gathering in an
intimate setting, to swap stories about their personal experiences
with Minnie Pearl – and with
Sarah Cannon.
Tickets are on sale now at Fathom Events or at participating
theater box offices. For a complete list of theater locations,
visit www.fathomevents.com (theaters are subject to
change).
"Sarah Cannon (aka Minnie Pearl) left an indelible mark in country
music and beyond. What a privilege to share her story," said
"Facing the Laughter" producer Barb
Hall. "She created her own path that left a legacy of
laughter, gratitude and goodwill for those who followed to 'pay
forward.' My hope is that audiences will be intrigued by her story
and want to learn more."
"Facing the Laughter: Minnie
Pearl" delves into Pearl's humble beginnings, her rise
to stardom, and her lasting impact on the world of comedy and
country music. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with
those who knew her best, "Facing the Laughter: Minnie Pearl" is a heartfelt and entertaining
tribute to a true American icon.
The film features interviews with the Colley family (Pearl's
relatives) as well as Minnie's friends and colleagues including
country stars Garth Brooks,
Barbara Mandrell, Bill Anderson, k.d. lang, Brenda Lee, Reba
McEntire, Jeannie Seely,
Pam Tillis, Tanya Tucker, Chely Wright, Dwight Yoakam along with Alabama's Teddy
Gentry and Randy Owen. Fellow
comedians interviewed in the documentary are Henry Cho, Trae
Crowder (The Liberal Redneck), Ray
Stevens, actor Paul Reubens, "Hee
Haw" star Barbi Benton and
more.
"After Ken Burns' 'Country Music' series – which was enormously
popular on Nashville Public Television – we realized that there
were many stories within his series that deserved full-length
documentaries. The story of Minnie
Pearl was one of them," said Becky
Magura, Nashville Public Television's president and CEO.
"Minnie Pearl was one of the most
beloved and popular figures in country music and NPT is honored to
be share her groundbreaking story."
About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is a recognized
leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors
of content to movie theaters in North
America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC);
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the
Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest cinema
distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and
experiences to cinema audiences in all the top U.S. markets and to
more than 45 countries. For more information, visit
FathomEvents.com.
About Nashville Public Television: Nashville Public
Television, Nashville's PBS
station, is available free and over-the-air to nearly 2.4 million
people throughout the Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky viewing area. NPT's four broadcast
channels are NPT, the main channel; secondary channel NPT2 (WORLD
Channel); NPT3, a 24/7 PBS Kids channel; and NPT4 (Create TV). NPT
is also available to anyone in the world through its array of NPT
digital services, including wnpt.org, YouTube channels and the PBS
video app. NPT provides, through the power of traditional
television and interactive digital communications, quality
educational, cultural and civic experiences that address issues and
concerns of the people of the Nashville region, and which thereby help
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