The read
It runs a compact 1h 0m.
Synopsis
This one hour documentary examines the life of the famed Sharp Shooter and Wild West performer, Annie Oakley from her birth in mid nineteenth century rural Pennsylvania to her death in 1926. Many myths are overturned and the program also features a little known trial when Annie Oakley had to sue The Hearst Newspaper chain all throughout the country for libel when they reported the activities of someone who was impersonating the famed sharpshooter and besmirching her reputation.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Riva FreifeldDirector
- Ken ChowderWriter
Cast
- Laura LinneyNarrator (voice)
- Annie OakleySelf (archive footage)
Themes
firearmohiowoman directorpioneer womenusa history