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Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise (2016): Ratings

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Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise is a 2016 biographical documentary directed by Bob Hercules and Rita Coburn Whack. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes. Critics gave it 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.

IMDb rating
7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
96%
Metascore
66
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Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 54m (114 min)
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise About?

The premise of Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise without spoilers.

This documentary explores the extraordinary life of Maya Angelou, revealing the pivotal moments that defined her remarkable journey. It showcases her experiences from a difficult childhood through her groundbreaking work as a writer, poet, actress, and activist. Angelou’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, hope, and the enduring strength of the human spirit in overcoming adversity and achieving extraordinary things.

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The Director of Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise

Directed by Bob Hercules and Rita Coburn Whack.

From the directors

More from Bob Hercules and Rita Coburn Whack

More films directed by Bob Hercules and Rita Coburn Whack, best-rated first: Forgiving Dr. Mengele, Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands and Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance.

Ratings

Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.

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Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise.

AMERICAN MASTERS | Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise Trailer | PBS
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Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Maya Angelou: The People's Poet” and “Maya Angelou : And Still I Rise”.

Also known as
  • Maya Angelou: The People's Poet
  • Maya Angelou : And Still I Rise
  • Maya Angelou: Ainda Me Levanto

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Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise?

Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

When was Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise released?

Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise was released on October 14, 2016.

Who directed Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise?

Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise was directed by Bob Hercules and Rita Coburn Whack.

More films by Bob Hercules

How is Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise rated?

Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise has 7.9/10 on IMDb, 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 80% on TMDB.

Does Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise have a post-credit scene?

No. Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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