The Black Candle (2008): Cast & Where to Watch
The Black Candle is a 2008 documentary directed by M.K. Asante, starring Maulana Karenga, Maya Angelou and Jim Brown. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- M.K. Asante
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Asante Filmworx
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Black Candle About?
The premise of The Black Candle without spoilers.
The film delves into the origins of Kwanzaa, tracing its creation by Dr. Maulana Karenga and examining the seven foundational principles that give the pan‑African holiday its meaning. Narrated by Maya Angelou, the documentary blends archival footage, expert interviews and festive celebrations.
The Black Candle Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- kinara
- kwanzaa
- color in title
Where to Watch The Black Candle
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Black Candle Cast
Maulana Karenga leads the cast, with Maya Angelou and Jim Brown. Directed by M.K. Asante; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director M.K. Asante
- Maulana Karenga as themselves
- Maya Angelou as themselves
- Jim Brown as themselves
- Chuck D. as themselves
Also Starring in The Black Candle
· 6 more- Synthia Saint James Themselves
- Lovensky Jean-Baptiste Themselves
- Molefi Kete Asante Themselves
- Haki R. Madhubuti Themselves
- Theodore Perkins Themselves
- Dead Prez Themselves
The Black Candle Videos
The clip of The Black Candle.
The Black Candle Also Known As
Also known as “Kwanzaa”.
- Also known as
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- Kwanzaa
Seen The Black Candle?
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Black Mother 2019 -
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The Black Candle FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Black Candle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Black Candle?
The Black Candle runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was The Black Candle released?
The Black Candle was released on September 6, 2008.
Who directed The Black Candle?
The Black Candle was directed by M.K. Asante.
Who is in the cast of The Black Candle?
The Black Candle stars Maulana Karenga, Maya Angelou and Jim Brown, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Black Candle?
In the US, The Black Candle is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Black Candle have a post-credit scene?
No. The Black Candle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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