There are journalists, and then, there are journalists; there are poets, and then , there are poets. This is one of the finest moments of journalism covering poetry and becoming poetry. Maya Angelou and Bill Moyers both shine in this documentary about Maya's early life in Stamps, Arkansas. There are truly not enough words to describe how excellent this documentary is. It lies in more than the prepared questions and the candid, poetic answers. It is the layers of non- verbals, of compassion, human sensitivity, and genuine friendship that coalesce to make this documentary the finest interview I have seen of Maya Angelou, as well as one of the finest documentaries I have ever seen.
It is extremely hard to procure a copy of this interview now, since it is a VHS. Look for libraries that may be updating their collections to DVDs still. All of us need to write PBS for a DVD version of this product, too.
Absolutely incredible, especially the scenes where Maya and Bill discuss the railroad tracks and the inspirational talks Maya share about important people in her life with Bill, her childhood church, and a local classroom.