Product Details

• Actors: Paul Benjamin, Diahann Carroll, Ruby Dee, Roger E. Mosley, Esther Rolle
• Directors: Fielder Cook
• Writers: Leonora Thuna, Maya Angelou
• Producers: Jean Moore Edwards, Thomas W. Moore
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Live / Artisan
• VHS Release Date: January 12, 1999
• Run Time: 96 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 630016439X
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,180 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Tape in very good condition.

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Imparts something to all who read it., January 13, 2002

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Minnesota Raven "Viking Vixen" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I read this book when I was in high school ages ago and thank goodness I did. It was one of those tidbits that helps to shape who you are and what you think of yourself. I was and still am an avid reader but this book was the first book I read told from a young black girl's perspective. Imagine it.... It blew me away. But as I read this book it made me realize even more so that people are people. While your environment certainly dictates what sort of priorities you have when you are young you basically think the same things. I don't think the times have changed so much that this book wouldn't still be relevant to the youth of today. For young girls (especially black girls) it deals with self esteem and those raging hormones (commonly referred to as "I'm in Love"), and for youth of any sex or color it deals with just growing up.

If you have anyone in your life that is young, impressionable and going through their teens this book should be required reading. They may not want to do it but I don't think they will be sorry they did do it. You might want to read it or reread it if it's been awhile and then actually take some time to discuss it with a young person. Maya's style is easy to read and to absorb and still stands the test of time.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I cry deeply at her moving life, April 5, 2002

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Don Buck (Cape May, New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I am truely a fan of the amazing Maya Angelou. As A white man in his late 20's, you may find this bewildering. She has been a light in my life from her very first novel/autobiography. We were not asked to read the book in High School (mid 80's) like many schools, but I took it upon myself to do so. It wasn't assigned to me until college. (The rest of her story, it took upon myself to explore.) I did not know that there was a film of this work until I got married in 1993, when I quoted a bit of peotry of Ms. Angelou at my reception. Someone told us about the film and eventhough there was some creative omitions, the power and strength of the young lady came through. I am greatful for Ms. Angleou and her works. And it was wonderful to see that someone was able to put to screen what was in my imagination.

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars just like the book, it's an excellent story!, April 23, 2000

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"lynn1979" (Bowling Green, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I was forced to read the book for my education class in college. i thought at first that it was going to boring but the more i got into it, the more i truely enjoyed seeing a different side to Maya. i liked the book so much that i had to go out and rent the movie! both are wonder representations of what hard work and determination can do for people!