The Black Candle (2008)

  • NR
  • 09/06/2008 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 11m

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, Writer

Cast

Maya Angelou's headshot

Maya Angelou

Self - Narrator
Molefi Kete Asante's headshot

Molefi Kete Asante

Self
Jim Brown's headshot

Jim Brown

Self
Chuck D's headshot

Chuck D

Self
Lovensky Jean-Baptiste's headshot

Lovensky Jean-Baptiste

Self
Maulana Karenga's headshot

Maulana Karenga

Self
Haki R. Madhubuti's headshot

Haki R. Madhubuti

Self
Theodore Perkins's headshot

Theodore Perkins

Self

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