X

Join or Sign In

Sign in to customize your TV listings

Continue with Facebook Continue with email

By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

A true story based on the early life of actress, professor and author Maya Angelou. The story traces her life from when she and her brother move in with her mother to the trauma of being raped as a little girl by one of her mother's boyfriends and the several years of silence that came after the attack.

Loading. Please wait...

Content not available in your region? ExpressVPN can help you stay connected wherever you are. Get 4 extra months FREE with TV Guide's exclusive offer.

Cast & Crew See All

Paul Benjamin
Freeman
Diahann Carroll
Vivian
Ruby Dee
Grandmother Baxter

Featured Video

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
1:11

1:11 I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings

You May Also Like See All

Rear Window
The Conformist
Three Colors: Red
Fanny and Alexander