Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou (86)

1928-04-04 - 2014-05-28 | St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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.

On Movies

  • Becky and the Birds
  • Words Are Things
  • Madea's Family Reunion
  • The Runaway
  • Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
  • How to Make an American Quilt
  • There Are No Children Here
  • Poetic Justice
  • The Richard Pryor Special?
  • Porgy and Bess
  • Calypso Heat Wave

Movies as Director

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