The Black Candle

1h 11m
Documentary
5.8

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
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

Crew

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

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