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Maya Angelou at the Â鶹ÊÓƵAV

Bonnie Greer looks back on the extraordinary life of one of literature’s most significant and inspirational figures, Maya Angelou, through an exploration of the Â鶹ÊÓƵAV archives.

Ten years after her death, American writer, poet and activist Maya Angelou remains one of literature’s most significant and inspirational figures, with acclaimed works like I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings still considered amongst the most important works of the 20th century.

Here, longtime admirer and cultural critic Bonnie Greer looks back on Maya’s extraordinary life through an exploration of the Â鶹ÊÓƵAV’s rich archives, demonstrating how, as well as being a great writer, Maya was a television natural thanks to her unique combination of storytelling skills and unstoppable charisma.

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57 minutes

Last on

Mon 27 May 2024 02:55

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Interviewed Guest Bonnie Greer
Series Producer Simon Goretzki
Producer Simon Catt

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