Maya Angelou, and still I rise / a co-production of the People's Media Group, LLC, Thirteen's American Masters for WNET, and ITVS ; in association with Artemis Rising ; directed by Bob Hercules, Rita Coburn Whack ; produced by Rita Coburn Whack, Bob Hercules, Jay Alix, Una Jackman.
Edition:
Widescreen.
Publisher:
Distributed by PBS Distribution,
Copyright Date:
2017
Description:
1 videodisc (114 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Originally released as a documentary film in 2016; later broadcast as an episode of the PBS television series: American masters. Interviewees, Maya Angelou, Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Common, Alfre Woodard, Cicely Tyson, Quincy Jones, Hillary Clinton, John Singleton, Guy Johnson.
Summary:
Examines the life and legacy of African American poet, memoirist, and civil rights worker Maya Angelou, from her upbringing in the Depression-era South to her work with Malcolm X in Ghana to the recitation of her inaugural poem for President Bill Clinton. Includes Angelou's own words woven together with archival photographs and videos as well as interviews with Angelou's friends and family.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.