Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
With never before seen footage, directors BOB HERCULES and RITA COBURN WHACK present her incredible journey, shedding light on the untold aspects of her life with remarkable unmatched access. This intimate and personal portrait of Dr. Maya Angelou's life is a touching and moving tribute to her legacy. This unprecedented film celebrates Dr. Maya Angelou by weaving her words with rare and intimate archival photographs and videos, which paint hidden moments of her exuberant life during some of America’s most defining moments. From her upbringing in the Depression-era South to her work with Malcolm X in Ghana to her inaugural speech for President Bill Clinton, the film takes us on an incredible journey through the life of a true American icon.
Genre
Documentary,
African-American Experience,
Bio-pic,
Women and Film
Web Site
Runtime
114
Language
English
Director
Bob Hercules,
Rita Coburn Whack
Cast
Maya Angelou,
Oprah Winfrey,
Bill Clinton,
Common,
Cicely Tyson,
Alfre Woodard,
Nikki Giovanni,
Quincy Jones
Played at
Monica Film Center 10.15.16 - 10.16.16
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