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Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise

2016·Movie
1h 52min
71
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Big heart, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Uplifting and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

A real life story, history, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout characters, dialogue, and direction

  • Character Depth10
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

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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.
Inspirational BiographyCivil Rights HistoryLiterary FigureEmotional DepthArchival FootageSocial CommentaryResilience & WisdomPoetic NarrativeEmpowering StoryPhilosophical Insights

Crew

Produced by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise legally?

Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise is included with a subscription to History Vault in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise?

1 h 52 min

Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise runs 1 h 52 min.

Is Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise?

Critics81
Audiences84

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise much the same way.

What language is Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.