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.
Good Hair
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How to Make an American Quilt
Anna
Poetic Justice
Aunt June
The Unfinished Journey
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Madea's Family Reunion
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Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed
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Why Is We Americans?
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Calypso Heat Wave
A Song for Cesar: Beware a Movement That Sings
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The Enchanted Island Madagascar: The Living Edens
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Kindred Spirits: Contemporary African American Artists
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One Night in Vegas
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The Richard Pryor Special?
Willie's Wife
Maya Angelou at the BBC
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The Power of the Heart
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Daedalus
Sampled Interview (voice) (uncredited)
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
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Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
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James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
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Perfect Moment
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Words Are Things
Narrator (voice)
The Black Candle
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There Are No Children Here
Lelia Mae
I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song
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On the Shoulders of Giants
Malcolm X: Make It Plain
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Aimé Césaire: The Mask of Words
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Mr. SOUL!
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Minha Bateria EstĂĄ Fraca e EstĂĄ Ficando Tarde
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Angelou on Burns
Paul Simon: Under African Skies
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Porgy and Bess
Dancer
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
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The Runaway
Conjure Woman
Papa CĂ©saire
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Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
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The Real Malcolm X
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
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Orwell: 2+2=5
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