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The Black Candle (2009)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 11M

Director : M.K. Asante

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou
Herself (Narration)
Molefi Kete Asante
Molefi Kete Asante
Jim Brown
Jim Brown
Chuck D
Chuck D
Self
Lovensky Jean-Baptiste
Lovensky Jean-Baptiste
Maulana Karenga
Maulana Karenga
Haki R. Madhubuti
Haki R. Madhubuti
Theodore Perkins
Theodore Perkins
Dead Prez
Dead Prez
Themselves
Synthia Saint James
Synthia Saint James
Self

Crews

M.K. Asante
M.K. Asante
Director
M.K. Asante
M.K. Asante
Writer
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou
Poem
Nnenna Freelon
Nnenna Freelon
Music
Derrick Hodge
Derrick Hodge
Music
Ted Griffis
Ted Griffis
Editor

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