"Cicely thought of her new memoir as a Christmas ... Almost a quarter-century later, Foote's daughter approached Tyson about adapting the film for Broadway with an all-Black cast.

Cicely Tyson’s legacy in art and entertainment ... She was born in Harlem on December 19, 1924, the daughter of immigrants from the island of Nevis. Raised in a devoutly Episcopalian household ...

The legendary actress Cicely Tyson was known for her style ... Before her death, Tyson’s mother accepted her daughter’s career, telling Tyson she was proud of her. At 31, Tyson made her ...

It took many years of hard work to make Cicely Tyson a star. Fortunately ... Her parents would find their daughter’s eventual career choices shocking.

Together, the creators commemorate the life of actor Cicely Tyson (1924–2021), from her New York City childhood to her lengthy career in contemporary cinema. After a stranger predicts early on ...