The Tapestry (1976)

A television drama directed by Maya Angelou In 1975 the accomplished writer became the first African American woman to join the Directors Guild of America in the directors category Produced by trailblazing TV executive Barbara Schultz Visions often focused on complex themes including social justice feminism race and sexuality Executive Producer Barbara Schultz Director Maya Angelou Writer Alexis DeVeaux With Gloria Jones Schultz Glynn Turman Ebony Wright