The Black Candle

The Black Candle

2009/01/04 • Released • English, French

Documentary
5.8
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.

Director : M.K. Asante

Casts
Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

Self - Narrator

Molefi Kete Asante

Self

Jim Brown

Jim Brown

Self

Chuck D

Chuck D

Self

Lovensky Jean-Baptiste

Lovensky Jean-Baptiste

Self

Maulana Karenga

Self

Haki R. Madhubuti

Self

Theodore Perkins

Self

Dead Prez

Self

Synthia Saint James

Self

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