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American Masters

Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise

Season 31 Episode 2 | 1hr 53m 02s

Distinctly referred to as “a redwood tree, with deep roots in American culture,” Dr. Maya Angelou led a prolific life. She inspired generations with lyrical modern African-American thought that pushed boundaries. Best known for her autobiography, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, she gave people the freedom to think about their history in a way they never had before.

Aired: 02/20/17 | Expires: 02/21/21
Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo and Patricia Yuen, Lillian Goldman Programming Endowment, Seton J. Melvin, Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, Anita and Jay Kaufman, The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, The Ambrose Monell Foundation, Ellen and James S. Marcus, The Charina Endowment Fund, The Marc Haas Foundation and public television viewers.
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Preview: S39 E6 | 2:11
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Clip: S39 E6 | 5:31
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Marcella [Extended Audio Description]
Contains EAD. Discover how cookbook writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America.
Special: 1:29:04
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Marcella [ASL]
Contains ASL. Discover how cookbook writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America.
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Special: 16:23