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Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees.

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Daedalus

Daedalus

2024

as Sampled Interview (voice) (uncredited)

Maya Angelou at the BBC

Maya Angelou at the BBC

2024

as Self (archive footage)

Why Is We Americans?

Why Is We Americans?

2022

as Self

A Song for Cesar: Beware a Movement That Sings

A Song for Cesar: Beware a Movement That Sings

2021

as Self

Minha Bateria Está Fraca e Está Ficando Tarde

Minha Bateria Está Fraca e Está Ficando Tarde

2020

as Self

Becky and the Birds

Becky and the Birds

2018

as Self (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)

Words Are Things

Words Are Things

2018

as Narrator (voice)

Mr. SOUL!

Mr. SOUL!

2018

as Self (archive footage)

The Nineties

The Nineties

2017

as Self (archive footage)

Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise

Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise

2016

as Self (archive footage)

I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song

I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song

2015

as Self

The Power of the Heart

The Power of the Heart

2014

as Self

Paul Simon: Under African Skies

Paul Simon: Under African Skies

2012

as Self

On the Shoulders of Giants

On the Shoulders of Giants

2011

One Night in Vegas

One Night in Vegas

2010

as Self

Good Hair

Good Hair

2009

as Self

The Black Candle

The Black Candle

2009

as Self - Narrator

Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed

Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed

2008

as Self

Madea's Family Reunion

Madea's Family Reunion

2006

as May

Iconoclasts

Iconoclasts

2005

as Self

America Beyond the Color Line

America Beyond the Color Line

2004

as Self

Sisters in Cinema

Sisters in Cinema

2003

as Self

The Unfinished Journey

The Unfinished Journey

1999

as Self

Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years

Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years

1998

as Self

The Enchanted Island Madagascar: The Living Edens

The Enchanted Island Madagascar: The Living Edens

1998

as Narrator

The Gregory Hines Show

The Gregory Hines Show

1997

as Self

Perfect Moment

Perfect Moment

1997

as Self

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

1996

as Narrator (voice)

Moesha

Moesha

1996

Angelou on Burns

Angelou on Burns

1996

How to Make an American Quilt

How to Make an American Quilt

1995

as Anna

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

1995

as Fairy Godmother (voice)

Touched by an Angel

Touched by an Angel

1994

as Clarice Mitchell

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

1994

as Self (archive footage)

Malcolm X: Make It Plain

Malcolm X: Make It Plain

1994

as Self

There Are No Children Here

There Are No Children Here

1993

as Lelia Mae

Intimate Portrait

Intimate Portrait

1993

as Self (archive footage)

Poetic Justice

Poetic Justice

1993

as Aunt June

Kindred Spirits: Contemporary African American Artists

Kindred Spirits: Contemporary African American Artists

1992

as Anchor

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

1989

as Self

Aimé Césaire: The Mask of Words

Aimé Césaire: The Mask of Words

1987

as Self

American Masters

American Masters

1986

as Self

The Richard Pryor Show

The Richard Pryor Show

1977

The Richard Pryor Special?

The Richard Pryor Special?

1977

as Willie's Wife

Roots

Roots

1977

as Nyo Boto

Great Performances

Great Performances

1971

as Self

Porgy and Bess

Porgy and Bess

1959

as Dancer

Calypso Heat Wave

Calypso Heat Wave

1957

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame

1951

as Conjure woman

Assignment America

Assignment America