Maya Angelou: A Life in Writing and Beyond

The video covers Maya Angelou's literary and artistic achievements, starting with her groundbreaking memoir 'I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings', which explores her early life and struggles. It discusses her poetry collection 'Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie', nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, and highlights her screenplay 'Georgia Georgia', making her the first African American woman to have a screenplay produced. The video also mentions her acting career, including a Tony nomination for 'Look Away'. A review section with a quiz reinforces the learning.

What was the impact of Missus Flowers on Maya Angelou's life and development as a writer?

In what ways did Maya Angelou break barriers in her career as a writer and performer?