December 17th 2009

THE BLACK CANDLE: A Kwanzaa Celebration by M.K. Asante, Jr. (71 min) 2008

2009 Winner, Best Documentary, Africa World Documentary Film Festival

“More than a film about a holiday, this is the celebration of a people.” ~ Maya Angelou

Click the image at left to visit the film’s website.

The Black Candle uses Kwanzaa as a vehicle to explore and celebrate the African-American experience. Narrated by world renowned poet Maya Angelou and directed by award-winning author and filmmaker M.K. Asante, Jr., The Black Candle is about the struggle and triumph of the African-American family, community, and culture.

The first feature film on Kwanzaa, The Black Candle traces the holiday’s growth out of the Black Power Movement in the 1960s to its present-day reality as a global, pan-African holiday embraced by millions of celebrants.

“A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture.”

Kwanzaa is celebrated annually from December 26th to January 1st.

Click the image at left for more information about this important holiday.

ALSO FEATURING: Master Drummer Eddie Bruce!

Don’t miss the Live Drumming demonstration at 6:30 PM. Bring a drum and join in the fun before the movie!