Annie Oakley

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History
Documentary

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: May 8, 2006
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Cast: Annie Oakley,Laura Linney
Director: Riva Freifeld
Writer: Ken Chowder
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt0796407