I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1979) I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings ★★★ 1979 A black writer's memories of growing up in the rural South during the 1930s. Strong performances from Rolle and Good. Based on the book by Maya Angelou. 100m/C VHS. Diahann Carroll, Ruby Dee, Esther Rolle, Roger E. Mosley, Paul Benjamin, Constance Good; Director: Fielder Cook. TV

At-a-glance
Year Released 1979
Length (in minutes) 100
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Paul Benjamin
Actor Esther Rolle
Actor Ruby Dee
Actor Roger E. Mosley
Actor Diahann Carroll
Actor Constance Good
Director Fielder Cook