Black History Month
MAYA ANGELOU: AND STILL I RISE
Wednesday, February 8 at 7:30pm
$11 Members | $16 Public
The first feature documentary about the
remarkable writer, port, actress, activist Maya Angelou.
This is the first film to be
made about the incomparable Maya Angelou. The film presents her incredible
journey, shedding light on the untold aspects of her life with remarkable
unmatched access. This intimate and personal portrait of Dr. Maya Angelou's
life is a touching and moving tribute to her legacy. Distinctly referred to as
"a redwood tree, with deep roots in American culture," Maya Angelou
gave people the freedom to think about their history in a way they never had
before. Dr. Angelou's was a prolific life; as a singer, dancer, activist, poet,
and writer she inspired generations with lyrical modern African-American
thought that pushed boundaries. This unprecedented film weaves 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 moments. From her
upbringing in the Depression-era South to her work with Malcolm X in Ghana to
her inaugural poem for President Bill Clinton, the film takes us on an
incredible journey through the life of a true American icon. (USA, 2016, 114 min., English, NR, DCP | Dir. Bob Hercules &
Rita Coburn Whack)