Poster of The Black Candle

The Black Candle

Plot: 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
Release Date: Sunday, January 4 2009
15 years ago
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Portrait of Maya AngelouMaya Angelou
Maya Angelou was
80 in The Black Candle
as 'Self - Narrator'.
Wed, Apr 04 1928 –
Wed, May 28 2014
Portrait of Molefi Kete AsanteMolefi Kete Asante
Molefi Kete Asante was
>> in The Black Candle
as 'Self'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jim BrownJim Brown
Jim Brown was
72 in The Black Candle
as 'Self'.
Mon, Feb 17 1936 –
Thu, May 18 2023
Portrait of Chuck DChuck D
Chuck D was
48 in The Black Candle
as 'Self'.
Mon, Aug 01 1960
Portrait of Lovensky Jean-BaptisteLovensky Jean-Baptiste
Lovensky Jean-Baptiste was
26 in The Black Candle
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 18 1982
Portrait of Maulana KarengaMaulana Karenga
Maulana Karenga was
>> in The Black Candle
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Haki R. MadhubutiHaki R. Madhubuti
Haki R. Madhubuti was
>> in The Black Candle
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Theodore PerkinsTheodore Perkins
Theodore Perkins was
>> in The Black Candle
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Dead PrezDead Prez
Dead Prez was
>> in The Black Candle
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Synthia Saint JamesSynthia Saint James
Synthia Saint James was
59 in The Black Candle
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 11 1949

Crew

Portrait of M.K. AsanteM.K. Asante
M.K. Asante was
>> in The Black Candle
as 'Director, Writer'
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Portrait of Ted GriffisTed Griffis
Ted Griffis was
>> in The Black Candle
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Derrick HodgeDerrick Hodge
Derrick Hodge was
>> in The Black Candle
as 'Music'
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Portrait of Nnenna FreelonNnenna Freelon
Nnenna Freelon was
54 in The Black Candle
as 'Music'
Wed, Jul 28 1954
Portrait of Maya AngelouMaya Angelou
Maya Angelou was
80 in The Black Candle
as 'Poem'
Wed, Apr 04 1928 –
Wed, May 28 2014