Maya Angelou was an American poet, singer, 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. Angelou is best known for her series of seven autobiographies, which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. The first, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), tells of her life up to the age of 17 and brought her international recognition and acclaim.
Maya Angelou
Active - 1957 - 2023 |
Birth - Apr 4, 1928 |
Death - May 28, 2014 |
Genres - Documentary, Drama, Music, Biography, Comedy
|
Subgenres - Musical, LGBT-Related Film, African- Biographical Dramas, Biographical Film, Christmas Film
Biography by Wikipedia
Movie Highlights
Additional Information
Aliases
Dr. Maya Angelou, Marguerite Annie Johnson-
All Genres
-
All Subgenres