Stay Woke: 25 Moving Documentaries That Show the Intricacies of the Black Experience

Maya Angelou — one of the most prolific and influential poets in American history — moved readers with prose that only a black woman could bring to life. In this film, which won a Peabody Award in 2018, directors Bob Hercules and Rita Coburn bring viewers along on Angelou's journey to becoming a well-known and highly revered author, civil rights activist, and actress.

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