The Black Candle

The Black Candle

2009 · Documentary · 1h 11m · 5.8

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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Cast

Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou
Self - Narrator
M
Molefi Kete Asante
Self
Jim Brown
Jim Brown
Self
Chuck D
Chuck D
Self
Lovensky Jean-Baptiste
Lovensky Jean-Baptiste
Self
M
Maulana Karenga
Self
H
Haki R. Madhubuti
Self
T
Theodore Perkins
Self
D
Dead Prez
Self
S
Synthia Saint James
Self

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