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The Black Candle (2009)

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.
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M.K. Asante profile
M.K. Asante

Director

Cast

Maya Angelou profile
Maya Angelou

Self - Narrator

Molefi Kete Asante profile
Molefi Kete Asante

Self

Jim Brown profile
Jim Brown

Self

Chuck D profile
Chuck D

Self

Lovensky Jean-Baptiste profile
Lovensky Jean-Baptiste

Self

Maulana Karenga profile
Maulana Karenga

Self

Haki R. Madhubuti profile
Haki R. Madhubuti

Self

Theodore Perkins profile
Theodore Perkins

Self

Dead Prez profile
Dead Prez

Self

Synthia Saint James profile
Synthia Saint James

Self

Maya Angelou profile
Maya Angelou

Self - Narrator

Molefi Kete Asante profile
Molefi Kete Asante

Self

Jim Brown profile
Jim Brown

Self

Chuck D profile
Chuck D

Self

Lovensky Jean-Baptiste profile
Lovensky Jean-Baptiste

Self

Maulana Karenga profile
Maulana Karenga

Self

Haki R. Madhubuti profile
Haki R. Madhubuti

Self

Theodore Perkins profile
Theodore Perkins

Self

Dead Prez profile
Dead Prez

Self

Synthia Saint James profile
Synthia Saint James

Self

Extra

Release Date

January 4, 2009

Original Language

English, French

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Asante Filmworx logo

Available On

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