“Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio with the Red Shoes” is a fascinating look at the man, the writer and the legend behind “A Prairie Home Companion” and Lake Wobegon. This wonderful documentary shows Garrison creating his radio program and hanging out at a rhubarb farm in Minnesota, while trying out some rhubarb pie. He also visits New York City and says how much he enjoys the big city, too. Along the way, his gospel and country songs, mixed in with his homespun storytelling, entertain the local folk. He has gospel singer Jearlyn Steele join him on stage, and she belts out a powerful song.
Garrison speaks of his desire to be a writer ever since he was a boy, and how he would stay inside the house and read and write. He also speaks of his other love and introduces his daughter, the joy of his life. The viewer will definitely understand what makes this man tick after watching this fascinating documentary about a small town boy who becomes a big time success. Garrison attends the premiere of the movie version of “A Prairie Home Companion” and shares his wisdom that ordinary living is “good enough.” We are pleased as punch to award this film our Dove Family Approved Seal for all ages, although it is not intended for very young children. This is a feel-good film that will take you away to Lake Wobegon.
