The Black Candle

The Black Candle(2009)

01/04/2009 (US)Documentary1h 11m
5.8

Overview

The origins of Kwanzaa and the seven principles upon which the pan-African holiday derives its meaning are explored in this fascinating documentary. Narrated by Maya Angelou.

M.K. Asante

Director

M.K. Asante

Writer

Top Billed Cast

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

Self - Narrator

Molefi Kete Asante

Molefi Kete Asante

Self

Jim Brown

Jim Brown

Self

Chuck D

Chuck D

Self

Lovensky Jean-Baptiste

Lovensky Jean-Baptiste

Self

Maulana Karenga

Maulana Karenga

Self

Haki R. Madhubuti

Haki R. Madhubuti

Self

Theodore Perkins

Theodore Perkins

Self

Dead Prez

Dead Prez

Self

Synthia Saint James

Synthia Saint James

Self

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