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Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise

IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 66

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A celebration of Dr. Maya Angelou by weaving her words with rare and intimate archival photographs and videos, which paint hidden moments of her exuberant life during some of America’s most defining civil rights moments. From her upbringing in the Depression-era South to her swinging soirees with Malcolm X in Ghana to her inaugural speech for President Bill Clinton, we are given special access to interviews with Dr. Angelou whose indelible charm and quick wit make it easy to love her.

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What is Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise (2016) about?

A celebration of Dr. Maya Angelou by weaving her words with rare and intimate archival photographs and videos, which paint hidden moments of her exuberant life during some of America’s most defining civil rights moments. From her upbringing in the Depression-era South to her swinging soirees with Malcolm X in Ghana to her inaugural speech for President Bill Clinton, we are given special access to…

Who stars in Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise?

Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise stars Maya Angelou (Self (archive footage)), Bill Clinton (Self), Hillary Clinton (Self), Common (Self), Louis Gossett Jr. (Self). The film was directed by Bob Hercules.

How long is Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise?

Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2016.

Is Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise worth watching?

Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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