I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1979)

Genres - Biography, Drama  |   Sub-Genres - African- Biographical Dramas  |   Release Date - Apr 28, 1979  |   Run Time - 96 min.  |   Countries - United States of America  |  
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is an American television film based on the autobiography of the same name by Maya Angelou, first aired April 28, 1979, on CBS. Angelou and Leonora Thuna wrote the screenplay, and the movie was directed by Fielder Cook. Constance Good played the young Maya Angelou. Also appearing were Esther Rolle, Roger E. Mosley, Diahann Carroll, Ruby Dee, and Madge Sinclair. Filming took place in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

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Childhood, Racism, Trauma

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I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
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