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Circles: The Life of Billy Cannon

From humble beginnings in north Baton Rouge to becoming one of LSU's greatest football legends, Billy Cannon seemed to have it all: a Heisman Trophy, a professional football career, and a successful orthodontic practice. Then, a federal counterfeiting conviction brought a stunning and very public fall from grace. But it would not be the final chapter of his story. This LPB documentary explores the remarkable rise, devastating fall, and ultimate redemption of one of Louisiana's most iconic sports figures.

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Beginning 9/14/26, Circles: The Life of Billy Cannon will be available to stream free for two weeks. After the two-week window, the film can be streamed on demand as an LPB Passport member benefit. 

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Cannon Family Reaction

The Cannon family has never participated in a documentary about these events until now. In this interview with youngest daughter Bunnie Cannon, LPB’s Sports Correspondent Victor Howell explores why they’ve chosen to participate and what to expect.

First Authorized Film About Billy Cannon’s Life on LPB | SWI | 9/11/26

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Friends of LPB hosted a special sneak peek screening of the original documentary Circles: The Life of Billy Cannon at the Lod Cook Alumni Center on the campus of LSU. Attendees included Billy’s family and many of his former teammates, both high school and college.

After the excerpts, filmmakers Linda Midgett, Jay Dardenne, and Billy’s daughter Bunnie Cannon took part in a discussion about the film and the man who inspired it

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