The Black Candle (2009)
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.
- Date of release
- 2009-01-04
- TMDB
- 5.8 / 10 (2)
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- M.K. Asante
Casting
- Maya Angelou — Self - Narrator
- Molefi Kete Asante — Self
- Jim Brown — Self
- Chuck D — Self
- Lovensky Jean-Baptiste — Self
- Maulana Karenga — Self
- Haki R. Madhubuti — Self
- Theodore Perkins — Self
- Dead Prez — Self
- Synthia Saint James — Self
Interesting facts
The Black Candle is a documentary film about Kwanzaa directed by M. K. Asante and narrated by Maya Angelou. The film premiered on cable television on Starz in November 2012.
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