Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

1928-04-04

THE BIOGRAPHY

Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees.

ALSO APPEARS IN MOVIES

Becky and the Birds

Becky and the Birds

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Good Hair

Good Hair

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How to Make an American Quilt

How to Make an American Quilt

6.4
Poetic Justice

Poetic Justice

6.883
The Unfinished Journey

The Unfinished Journey

6
Madea's Family Reunion

Madea's Family Reunion

6.3
Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed

Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed

7
Why Is We Americans?

Why Is We Americans?

0
Calypso Heat Wave

Calypso Heat Wave

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A Song for Cesar: Beware a Movement That Sings

A Song for Cesar: Beware a Movement That Sings

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The Enchanted Island Madagascar: The Living Edens

The Enchanted Island Madagascar: The Living Edens

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Kindred Spirits: Contemporary African American Artists

Kindred Spirits: Contemporary African American Artists

0
One Night in Vegas

One Night in Vegas

6.3
Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years

Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years

0
The Richard Pryor Special?

The Richard Pryor Special?

6.8
Maya Angelou at the BBC

Maya Angelou at the BBC

2
The Power of the Heart

The Power of the Heart

6
Daedalus

Daedalus

10
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

5.9
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise

Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise

8
Sisters in Cinema

Sisters in Cinema

0
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

1.5
Perfect Moment

Perfect Moment

0
Words Are Things

Words Are Things

0
The Black Candle

The Black Candle

5.8
There Are No Children Here

There Are No Children Here

5.5
I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song

I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song

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On the Shoulders of Giants

On the Shoulders of Giants

6.3
Malcolm X: Make It Plain

Malcolm X: Make It Plain

10
Aimé Césaire: The Mask of Words

Aimé Césaire: The Mask of Words

0
Mr. SOUL!

Mr. SOUL!

7
Minha Bateria Está Fraca e Está Ficando Tarde

Minha Bateria Está Fraca e Está Ficando Tarde

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Angelou on Burns

Angelou on Burns

0
Paul Simon: Under African Skies

Paul Simon: Under African Skies

7.2
Porgy and Bess

Porgy and Bess

6.1
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

7
The Runaway

The Runaway

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6.2

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4.5

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3.5

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