With prior screen appearances in films such as POETIC JUSTICE and with screenwriting credits that included an adaptation of her own "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,"  DOWN IN THE DELTA (1998) marked the first and only feature directorial effort for celebrated poet and activist Maya Angelou. An Alum of AFI’s DWW program, she also...

Director of DOWN IN THE DELTA Maya Angelou was an alum of AFI’s Directing Workshop for Women – and star Alfre Woodard is a recipient of an Honorary Degree from the AFI Conservatory.  HOW TO WATCH Where to stream DOWN IN THE DELTA DOWN IN THE DELTA - Reelgood LEARN MORE ABOUT AFI MOVIE CLUB AFI has created...