sspann11 Review of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1979 TV Movie)

My Father Played Tutti (Maya's Uncle) in this movie

[20 June 2003]

This movie hits home with me, since my father, Sylvester Spann, Sr. played the part of Tutti, one of the three uncles that came to Maya's side after she was violated. I used to get a kick out of telling my teachers this when we had to read the book as an assignment. Show and tell wasn't so bad either. This movie is truly one of my favorites. The book is just as good. It's kind of like a family reunion, since the other two uncles that came to Maya's side were my uncles also (Dr. Lewis Liddell as Tommy and Sammy Liddell as Ira) 10/10..go figure