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...

Written, produced, directed by and starring AFI Honorary Degree recipient Spike Lee, MO’ BETTER BLUES (1999) is a jazz epic featuring an all-star cast that includes Wesley Snipes, Giancarlo Esposito, Robin Harris, Joie Lee, Bill Nunn, John Turturro and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Denzel Washington.  Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about MO' BETTER...

WHITE MEN CAN’T JUMP features an iconic and indelible cameo appearance from beloved JEOPARDY host Alex Trebek – a longtime supporter and friend of the American Film Institute, who hosted THE BIG PICTURE: AFI’S GREAT AMERICAN MOVIE QUIZ at the Hollywood Bowl in 2011. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream WHITE MEN CAN'T JUMP WHITE...

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...