I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Directed by Fielder Cook
1979    1h 36m
Drama, Biography, TV Movie
7.174%
"I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" chronicles Maya Angelou's tumultuous childhood, revealing her resilience as she navigates racism, trauma, and silence. Amidst adversity, her journey of self-discovery and empowerment unfolds, foreshadowing her future brilliance.
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  • Paul BenjaminFreeman
  • Diahann CarrollVivian
  • Ruby DeeGrandmother Baxter
  • Roger E. MosleyBailey, Sr.
  • Esther RolleMomma
  • Madge SinclairMiss Flowers
  • Sonny Jim GainesUncle Willie
  • Art EvansPrincipal
  • Constance GoodMaya
  • John M. Driver IIBailey, Jr.
  • Georgia AllenMrs. Gurney
  • J. Don FergusonMr. Donleavy
  • Tonea StewartLillie
  • Monica KylesJulie
  • Rick SalassiParmenian
  • Lewis LiddellTommy
  • Sammy LiddellIra
  • Sylvester SpannTutti
  • Shaunery StevensPoliceman
  • Hosie PhillipsPreacher
  • Myra Jo ArvinRed
  • George CumminsSheriff Rogers
  • TorainTeacher
  • Darleen TaylorGirl #1
  • Laurie WatersTall Girl
  • Mose Lee WilliamsMrs. Fletcher #1
  • Frankie MitchellMrs. Fletcher #2
  • M.L. BreelandMr. Peters
  • Angela BrownKitty
  • Abbie BurnsMary
  • Johnny LewisPicker #1
  • John L. PattersonMan
  • James Peters2nd Man
  • Melvin Kennerly3rd Man
  • Shirley PerkinsWoman
  • John C. Roper Jr.White Man
  • Terri Ann RossSmall Girl
  • I.D. ThompsonBlack Man
  • Darryl Antony WilliamsTommy Valdon
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