The Black Candle

2009·Movie·1h 11m

Documentary

5.8 / 10 (2 votes)

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.

Directed by: M.K. Asante
Original language: English
Released: 4 January 2009

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Cast

Maya Angelou
Self - Narrator
MK
Molefi Kete Asante
Self
Jim Brown
Self
Chuck D
Self
Lovensky Jean-Baptiste
Self
MK
Maulana Karenga
Self
HR
Haki R. Madhubuti
Self
TP
Theodore Perkins
Self
DP
Dead Prez
Self
SS
Synthia Saint James
Self