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The Black Candle (2009)

5.8/10 1h 11m Jan 04, 2009
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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Movie Details

Original Title The Black Candle
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.3

Cast

Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou
Self - Narrator
Popularity: 11.3
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Molefi Kete Asante
Self
Popularity: 0.1
Jim Brown
Jim Brown
Self
Popularity: 1.4
Chuck D
Chuck D
Self
Popularity: 0.9
Lovensky Jean-Baptiste
Lovensky Jean-Baptiste
Self
Popularity: 0.3
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Maulana Karenga
Self
Popularity: 0.1
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Haki R. Madhubuti
Self
Popularity: 0.1
No Photo" alt="Theodore Perkins" class="cast-photo">
Theodore Perkins
Self
Popularity: 0.9
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Dead Prez
Self
Popularity: 0.2
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Synthia Saint James
Self
Popularity: 0.2

Key Crew

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

Production

Asante Filmworx

Videos & Trailers

The Black Candle [HD] (Official Kwanzaa Film) Narrated by Maya Angelou
The Black Candle [HD] (Official Kwanzaa Film) Narrated by Maya Angelou
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Keywords

kwanzaa

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Details
Release Date January 4, 2009
Runtime 1h 11m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.3
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