I 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
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