Learning on ScreenI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
- Synopsis
- An American television adaptation of the book by poet Maya Angelou of her memories of the hardships, private joys and public pleasures of growing up in the Depression-era South. Ostracized by the social and racial caste systems of the period, Angelou finds self-expression and fulfillment through writing.
An eloquent film based on poet Maya Angelou’s memories of the hardships, private joys and public pleasures of growing up in the Depression-era South. Ostracized by the social and racial caste systems of the period, Angelou finds self-expression and fulfillment through writing. Written by Leonora Thuna, Ralph B. Woolsey and Angelou. With Diahann Carroll, Esther Rolle, Ruby Dee, Paul Benjamin, Roger E. Mosley and Constance Good (who plays Maya as a young girl). - Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Year of release
- 2001
- Year of production
- 1979
- Notes
- NB NTSC version only
- Subjects
- Literature
- Keywords
- Angelou, Maya; literature - American; television drama
Distribution Formats
- Type
- VHS
- Format
- NTSC
- Price
- $9.94
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 96 minutes
- Year
- 2004
Distributor
- Name
amazon.com
- Web
- http://www.amazon.com External site opens in new window
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