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1. Wild & Free
Short | Completed
In a world where dogs do human things, a husky riding out the pandemic in her house loses her job and relationship on the same day, so she hits the roads of the American southwest in search of some semblance of peace.
Director: Sy Huq | Stars: Jeremy Schwartz, Tiffany Vollmer, Patrick Moccia
2. Circle of Champions the History of Woman's Pro Wrestling
Documentary | Filming
Directors: Christopher Annino, Angel Orsini | Stars: Chyna, Anita Page, Sherri Martel, Debra Ann Miceli
3. Scales of Injustice
85 min | Documentary, Drama | Post-production
Director: Eunice Chiweshe Goldstein | Stars: Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, John F. Kennedy, Maya Angelou
4. Song for Cesar (2021)
85 min | Documentary
"Song for Cesar, the Movement and the Music" is a documentary built around the music, musicians, artists, and other important supporters who were instrumental in assisting Cesar Chavez and the UFW grow this movement.
Directors: Andres Alegria, Abel Sanchez | Stars: Dolores Huerta, Paul Chavez, Arturo Rodríguez, Carlos Santana
Votes: 26
5.
Hollywood Insider (2018– )
Episode:
A Tribute to Jared Leto: The Man Behind the Method - Oscar Winner
(2021)
Talk-Show
Director: Pritan Ambroase | Stars: Maya Angelou, Darren Aronofsky, Christian Bale, Ellen Burstyn
6. We're Here (2020– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Reality-TV
A trio of drag queens descend upon various American towns and cities to inspire and teach their own "drag daughters" to step outside their comfort zone for a night of no-holds-barred full-on drag.
Stars: Caldwell Tidicue, Eureka D. Huggard, D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce, Tyler Devlin
Votes: 3,081
7. Son of the South (2020)
PG-13 | 105 min | Biography, Drama
The true story of one young white Southerner in the Summer of 1961, caught in a place and time where he had to choose which side he was on.
Director: Barry Alexander Brown | Stars: Lucas Till, Jim Klock, Michael Sirow, Jake Abel
Votes: 2,452
8. Why Is We Americans? (2020)
101 min | Documentary
The story focuses on Newark's Baraka family and its involvement in social activism, poetry, music, art and politics.
Directors: Udi Aloni, Ayana Stafford-Morris | Stars: Jabbar Ali, Maya Angelou, Amiri Baraka Jr., Amandla Baraka
Votes: 14
10.
We're Here (2020– )
Episode:
Farmington, New Mexico
(2020)
TV-MA | 56 min | Reality-TV
The queens' journey to help the residents of Farmington and Shiprock, New Mexico. They enlist: Nate, a gay, indigenous photographer; Nicole, public defender and local LGBTQ activist; and Stacey and Jasmine, a mourning mother-daughter duo.
Director: Johnnie Ingram | Stars: Caldwell Tidicue, Eureka D. Huggard, D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce, Tyler Devlin
Votes: 140
11. Hollywood Insider (2018– )
Talk-Show
A show focused on substance and meaningful entertainment while staying away from gossip and scandal.
Stars: Pritan Ambroase, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Holland, Margot Robbie
Votes: 1,412
12. The Hall of Presidents (2017)
25 min | Short, History
Stars: Lawrence Dobkin, Maya Angelou, J.D. Hall, Morgan Freeman
Votes: 6
13. I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song (2015)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Family
I HOPE YOU DANCE: the power and spirit of song is the first full length documentary film to explore how one extraordinary song has transformed people's lives in profound, meaningful and ... See full summary »
Director: John Scheinfeld | Stars: Maya Angelou, Vince Gill, Graham Nash, Joel Osteen
Votes: 15
14. Oprah's Master Class: Belief Special (2015 TV Special)
Talk-Show
Directors: Joe Berlinger, Michael Bonfiglio, Annetta Marion, Bruce Sinofsky | Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Morgan Freeman, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw
Votes: 64
15. The Power of the Heart (2014)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary
From the director of 'THE SECRET' comes this unparalleled and life-changing film about the astonishing power and intelligence of your heart.
Director: Drew Heriot | Stars: Isabel Allende, Maya Angelou, Michael Beckwith, Jamie Ann Burke
Votes: 180
16.
The Arsenio Hall Show (2013–2014)
Episode:
Episode #1.81
(2014)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Arsenio Hall, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Alex Al, Maya Angelou
17. The Arsenio Hall Show (2013–2014)
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Nineteen years after the original run, Hall returned with another season of his late-night talk show. The show predominately featured African-American celebrities.
Stars: Arsenio Hall, Alex Al, Robin DiMaggio, Hugh Moore
Votes: 392
18.
Super Soul Sunday (2011– )
Episode:
Oprah & Maya Angelou: Part 1
(2013)
Talk-Show
Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou
19.
Super Soul Sunday (2011– )
Episode:
Oprah & Maya Angelou: Part 2
(2013)
Talk-Show
Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou
20. Under African Skies (2012)
Not Rated | 108 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Paul Simon returns to South Africa to explore the journey of his Graceland album, including the political backlash he received for allegedly breaking the UN cultural boycott of South Africa designed to end the Apartheid regime.
Director: Joe Berlinger | Stars: Paul Simon, Maya Angelou, Okeyrema Asante, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 538
21. The BET Honors (2012 TV Special)
TV-PG | 120 min | Music, News
The annual BET Honors ceremony was hosted by Gabrielle Union and honored the contribution of African-American entertainers and dignitaries. The event was held at the Warner Theatre in ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Robinson | Stars: Gabrielle Union, Maya Angelou, India Arie, Roscoe Brown
Votes: 13
22.
Michael Feinstein's American Songbook (2010– )
Episode:
Saloon Singers
(2012)
TV-G | Documentary, Music
Musical nightlife, from juke joints to Vegas. Appearances by Rose Marie and Maya Angelou; archival performances by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and Liberace.
Director: Amber Edwards | Stars: Maya Angelou, Sammy Davis Jr., Michael Feinstein, Liberace
23. Super Soul Sunday (2011– )
Talk-Show
Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Iyanla Vanzant, Brené Brown, DeVon Franklin
Votes: 150
24. Oprah's Master Class (2011–2018)
43 min | Documentary
Individuals who have mastered the art of their craft in various genres such as in arts, entertainment, politics, and other forms, offer personal experiences, and lessons in life from their ... See full summary »
Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Sidney Poitier, Diahann Carroll, Berry Gordy
Votes: 230
25.
Oprah's Master Class (2011–2018)
Episode:
Maya Angelou
(2011)
Documentary
Director: Joe Berlinger | Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou
Votes: 13
26.
Good Morning America (1975– )
Episode:
Episode dated 5 May 2011
(2011)
TV-G | News, Talk-Show
Stars: Maya Angelou, Sam Champion, Josh Elliot, Jodie Foster
27.
The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986–2011)
Episode:
Oprah's Farewell Spectacular, Part 2
(2011)
TV-PG | News, Talk-Show
Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou, Nate Berkus, Halle Berry
28. Michael Feinstein's American Songbook (2010– )
TV-G | 180 min | Documentary, Music
In "Show Tunes", Feinstein explores songs from Broadway. In "Let's Dance", he examines the connection between music and choreography and in "On the Air" he examines the impact radio had on popular culture in the 20th century.
Stars: Michael Feinstein, Terrence Flannery, Christine Ebersole, Rose Marie
Votes: 25
29. On the Shoulders of Giants: The Story of the Greatest Team You Never Heard Of (2010)
80 min | Documentary, History, Sport
The NBA's All-Time Leading Scorer and Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar presents On the Shoulders of Giants - the story of the greatest team you never heard of. The tale of the all-black ... See full summary »
Director: Deborah Morales | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Maya Angelou, Carmelo Anthony, Charles Barkley
Votes: 37
30.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
One Night in Vegas
(2010)
TV-G | 51 min | Documentary, Biography, History
On the evening of Sept. 7, 1996, Mike Tyson, the WBC heavyweight champion, attempted to take Bruce Seldon's WBA title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. At this point in his career, Tyson's ... See full summary »
Director: Reggie Rock Bythewood | Stars: Eric Adams, Maya Angelou, Chris Connelly, Gloria Cox
Votes: 628
31. 30 for 30 (2009– )
TV-G | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A collection of documentary films focused on sports.
Stars: Brent Musburger, Chuck D, Larry Bird, William C. Rhoden
Votes: 5,554
32. Good Hair (2009)
PG-13 | 96 min | Documentary, Comedy
Chris Rock explores the wonders of African-American hairstyles.
Director: Jeff Stilson | Stars: Chris Rock, Maya Angelou, Al Sharpton, Tanya Crumel
Votes: 6,220 | Gross: $4.16M
34.
Tavis Smiley (2004–2017)
Episode:
Episode dated 19 January 2009
(2009)
Talk-Show
Director: Jonathan X | Stars: Maya Angelou, Tavis Smiley
35.
Andrew Young Presents (2008– )
Episode:
Tanzania: Stories of Life
(2009)
Documentary
One of the most beautiful countries in the world seems to have everything, from large populations of exotic wildlife to rare and valuable gems -- everything, that is, except water.
Director: CB Hackworth | Stars: Maya Angelou, Andrew Young
36.
Andrew Young Presents (2008– )
Episode:
What's the Matter with Nigeria?
(2009)
Documentary
Democracy takes root in one of the most unlikely places on Earth -- Africa's most populated and perhaps misunderstood country.
Director: CB Hackworth | Stars: Chris Tucker, Maya Angelou, Andrew Young
37.
Andrew Young Presents (2008– )
Episode:
In the Footsteps of Gandhi
(2009)
Documentary
An untold story of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the search that led him to non-violent social change.
Director: CB Hackworth | Stars: Maya Angelou, Martin Luther King III, John Lewis, Andrew Young
38.
Andrew Young Presents (2008– )
Episode:
How We Got Over
(2009)
Documentary
Archivists and students at the University of Georgia fight against time to preserve the history of Civil Rights movement on reels of rare film footage, seen for the first time in nearly half a century.
Director: CB Hackworth | Stars: Maya Angelou, Margie Compton, Andrew Young
39. Joe Louis: America's Hero... Betrayed (2008 TV Movie)
75 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
An American story. Traces the career of Joe Louis (1914-1981) within the context of American racial consciousness: his difficulty getting big fights early in his career, the pride of ... See full summary »
Stars: Joe Louis, Joe Louis Barrow Jr., Randy Roberts, Dick Gregory
Votes: 152
40. The Black Candle (2008)
71 min | Documentary
A documentary about the struggle and triumph of African-American family, community, and culture, using Kwanzaa as a vehicle to celebrate the African-American experience. The seven ... See full summary »
Director: M.K. Asante | Stars: Maya Angelou, Molefi Kete Asante, Jim Brown, Chuck D
Votes: 79
41. As Seen Through These Eyes (2008)
70 min | Documentary
As Maya Angelou narrates this powerful documentary, she reveals the story of a brave group of people who fought Hitler with the only weapons they had: charcoal, pencil stubs, shreds of paper and memories etched in their minds.
Director: Hilary Helstein | Stars: Maya Angelou, Simon Wiesenthal, Aaron Simon Gross
Votes: 90
42. Andrew Young Presents (2008– )
Documentary
Stars: Andrew Young, Maya Angelou, Martin Luther King III, John Lewis
Votes: 7
43. Books Equal Gifts Commercial (2008)
Short
Stars: Maya Angelou, Judy Blume, Dan Brown, Deepak Chopra
Votes: 12
44. We Have a Dream (2008 TV Movie)
Documentary
Series of interviews with African American icons who have succeeded at achieving the American dream.
Stars: Maya Angelou, Colin Powell, Denzel Washington, Oprah Winfrey
Votes: 17
45. The Joy of Lex (2008 TV Movie)
Documentary
Stars: Wayne Glowka, Michael Adams, Paul Niquette, Christopher Noxon
46.
African American Lives (2006–2008)
Episode:
A Way Out of No Way
(2008)
TV-PG | 56 min | Documentary, History
Episode two continues to trace the guests' lineages back through the late 1800s to the Civil War, featuring such stories as that of Chris Rock's great-great-grandfather, a black Civil War ... See full summary »
Director: Leslie Asako Gladsjo | Stars: Maya Angelou, Don Cheadle, Morgan Freeman, Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Votes: 5
47.
African American Lives (2006–2008)
Episode:
The Past Is Another Country
(2008)
TV-PG | 56 min | Documentary, History
Episode four presents fascinating discoveries about participants' lineages, thanks to DNA analysis, including a groundbreaking study linking Professor Gates to a powerful medieval Irish ... See full summary »
Director: Graham Judd | Stars: Maya Angelou, Bliss Broyard, Don Cheadle, Morgan Freeman
48.
African American Lives (2006–2008)
Episode:
The Road Home
(2008)
TV-PG | 56 min | Documentary, History
Episode one focuses on stories of participants' ancestors in the early 20th century, including the tragic account of Tom Joyner's great-uncles, who were executed in 1915 for a crime that ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Youngelson | Stars: Maya Angelou, Bliss Broyard, Don Cheadle, Morgan Freeman
49.
African American Lives (2006–2008)
Episode:
We Come from People
(2008)
TV-PG | 56 min | Documentary, History
Episode three reveals stories of participants' ancestors during the early years of the United States, including a riveting account of life in slavery by Morgan Freeman's great-grandmother, ... See full summary »
Director: Jesse Sweet | Stars: Maya Angelou, Bliss Broyard, Don Cheadle, Morgan Freeman
Votes: 6
50.
Andrew Young Presents (2008– )
Episode:
Walking with Guns
(2008)
Documentary
The personal story of tragedy and triumph that changed the life of hip hop superstar Clifford "T.I." Harris.
Director: CB Hackworth | Stars: Maya Angelou, Tip 'T.I.' Harris, Joycelyn A. Wilson, Andrew Young