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Annie Oakley (2006)

NR · 2006-05-08 · 1h 0m · EN
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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.

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Ken ChowderWriterRiva FreifeldDirector

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Laura LinneyLaura LinneyNarrator (voice)Annie OakleyAnnie OakleySelf (archive footage)

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Woman directorFirearmUsa historyOhioPioneer womenAnnie oakley

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Genre affinityHistory · DocumentaryTheme affinityWoman Director · Firearm · Usa HistoryPacingShortDirector preference1846129Actor preference85211 · 544426Country preferenceUs

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What is Annie Oakley about?

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.

How long is Annie Oakley?

Annie Oakley has a runtime of 60 minutes.