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The Black Candle

20095.8 / 1071 min
Documentary

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.

Cast

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

Self - Narrator

Molefi Kete Asante

Molefi Kete Asante

Self

Jim Brown

Jim Brown

Self

Chuck D

Chuck D

Self

Lovensky Jean-Baptiste

Lovensky Jean-Baptiste

Self

Maulana Karenga

Maulana Karenga

Self

Haki R. Madhubuti

Haki R. Madhubuti

Self

Theodore Perkins

Theodore Perkins

Self

Dead Prez

Dead Prez

Self

Synthia Saint James

Synthia Saint James

Self

Crew

M.K. Asante

M.K. Asante

Director

Derrick Hodge

Derrick Hodge

Music

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

Poem

Nnenna Freelon

Nnenna Freelon

Music

M.K. Asante

M.K. Asante

Writer

Ted Griffis

Ted Griffis

Editor