The Black Candle

M.K. Asante

2009•71 min.•

United States of America

★5.8(2)

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.

Documentary

Cast

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

Crew

MA
M.K. Asante
Directing
MA
M.K. Asante
Writing
Maya Angelou
Crew
NF
Nnenna Freelon
Sound
DH
Derrick Hodge
Sound
TG
Ted Griffis
Editing

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