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The Black Candle

The Black Candle

M.K. Asante

2009

  • 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 & crew

  • M.K. AsanteDirector
  • Maya AngelouSelf - Narrator
  • Molefi Kete AsanteSelf
  • Jim BrownSelf
  • Chuck DSelf
  • Lovensky Jean-BaptisteSelf
  • Maulana KarengaSelf
  • Haki R. MadhubutiSelf
  • Theodore PerkinsSelf

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