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The Black Candle

2009 · 71 min · Documentary

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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Creators

M.K. Asante — Director

Top cast

Maya Angelou portraitMaya AngelouSelf - NarratorMMolefi Kete AsanteSelfJim Brown portraitJim BrownSelfChuck D portraitChuck DSelfLovensky Jean-Baptiste portraitLovensky Jean-BaptisteSelfMMaulana KarengaSelfHHaki R. MadhubutiSelfTTheodore PerkinsSelfDDead PrezSelfSSynthia Saint JamesSelf

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