Maya Angelou books and films, ranked by your taste

Author and actor · 5 books and 3 films on Boxlist

Best known for I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, The Heart of a Woman and Letter to My Daughter.

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Books by Maya Angelou

Books from the Boxlist catalogue, most read first (Open Library reading logs). Ratings are Open Library reader averages, not fit.

Maya Angelou on screen

Starring Maya Angelou

Orwell: 2+2=5
2025 · Film
7.2/10 · TMDB
George Orwell was one of the most visionary authors of the 20th century, whose novels 1984 and Animal Farm foretold a chilling, authoritarian future. Acclaimed director Raoul Peck interweaves clips, readings from Orwell's diary, cinematic...
Poetic Justice
1993 · Film
6.8/10 · TMDB
In this film, we see the world through the eyes of main character Justice, a young African-American poet. A mail carrier invites a few friends along for a long overnight delivery run.
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Madea's Family Reunion
2006 · Film
6.2/10 · TMDB
Based upon Tyler Perry's acclaimed stage production, Madea's Family Reunion continues the adventures of Southern matriarch Madea. She has just been court ordered to be in charge of Nikki, a rebellious runaway, her nieces, Lisa and Vanessa...
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