The Black Candle

The Black Candle

The Black Candle

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The Black Candle

2009

1h 11m

5.8(2 votes)

Documentary

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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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Maya Angelou

Self - Narrator

Maya Angelou

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Molefi Kete Asante

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Jim Brown

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Jim Brown

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Chuck D

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Chuck D

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Lovensky Jean-Baptiste

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Lovensky Jean-Baptiste

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Maulana Karenga

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Haki R. Madhubuti

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Theodore Perkins

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Dead Prez

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Synthia Saint James

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