Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 14, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Hercules, Rita Coburn Whack
- Original Title
- Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- American Masters Pictures, ITVS, Artemis Rising, Ford Foundation / JustFilms, National Endowment for the Arts, Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Hercules, Rita Coburn Whack
Jay Alix
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Bob Hercules
Director
Rita Coburn Whack
Director
Jay Alix
Producer
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What is Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise 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 interviews with Dr. Angelou whose indelible charm and quick wit make it easy to love her.
Who directed Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise?
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise was directed by Bob Hercules, Rita Coburn Whack.
Who stars in Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise?
The principal cast of Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise includes Maya Angelou, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Common, Louis Gossett Jr..
When was Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise released and how long is it?
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.