Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise(2016)
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.
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise (2016) is a documentary film directed by Bob Hercules, released on October 14, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Maya Angelou, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton and Common. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Bob Hercules
- Producers:
- Jay Alix
- Production:
- American Masters Pictures, ITVS, Artemis Rising, JustFilms / Ford Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Corporation for Public Broadcasting
- Status:
- Released
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise (2016) Trailer
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Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maya Angelou
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
as Self
Hillary Clinton
as Self
Common
as Self
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Self
- Guy Johnson
Guy Johnson
as Self
Cicely Tyson
as Self
Oprah Winfrey
as Self
Alfre Woodard
as Self
John Singleton
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Bob Hercules, produced by Jay Alix.
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Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 16 ratings.
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Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise online?
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Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise (2016) is available to stream on History Vault, HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise?
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The main cast of Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise (2016) includes Maya Angelou, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Common and Louis Gossett Jr.. The film was directed by Bob Hercules. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise released?
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Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise was released on October 14, 2016 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise worth watching?
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Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise (2016) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise?
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