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The Black Candle

5.8(2) 2009-01-04 71 minDocumentary

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.

DirectorM.K. Asante
WriterM.K. Asante
Full credits on TMDB

Cast & characters

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

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