Maya Angelou
9 titles
Filmography
9 results

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
(1996)
The Black Candle
(2009)Trace the history of Kwanzaa from its birth during the Black Power movement of the 1960s to its present-day status as a globally celebrated holiday.

I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song
(2015)Featuring cultural icons like Maya Angelou and Brian Wilson, this documentary aims to reveal musicโs power to inspire hope and faith in people.

Paul Simon: Under African Skies
(2012)Under African Skies tells the story behind the incredible journey, history and evolution of Paul Simon's Graceland, and explores the cultural and political climate of South Africa 25 years ago.

The Power of the Heart
(2014)From the director of The Secret comes this unparalleled and life-changing film about the astonishing power and intelligence of your heart.

On the Shoulders of Giants
(2011)Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA's All-Time Leading Scorer and best-selling author, invites us to witness the Harlem Renaissance as he shares his lifelong passion for the legends that inspired him to greatness. Go back with Kareem to a time when jazz was Harlem's soul and basketball was its heartbeat. And while you're there, let him introduce you to the greatest basketball team you never heard of.

Why Is We Americans?
(2022)Newark's struggle against oppression is examined through the personal triumphs and tragedies of the Baraka family โ from Amiri's civil rights leadership to the historic election of Ras Baraka as mayor. This portrait of the legendary Baraka family spans decades of social activism, poetry, music, art and politics, featuring rare archival footage and revealing personal testimonies.

How to Make an American Quilt
(1995)In this heartwarming story about listening to your heart, Winona Ryder stars as a grad student who discovers hope in the personal stories of the ladies of her grandmother's quilting circle.

Poetic Justice
(1993)A sensitive young woman retreats into a world of poetry following the murder of her boyfriend - but she finds herself slowly attracted to the local postman who dreams of hip-hop stardom in this winning romance.