Narrated by world-renowned poet Maya Angelou, The Black Candle (2008), is a landmark, award-winning documentary that explores the African-American experience through Kwanzaa. The film is an extraordinary, inspirational story about the struggle and triumph of the African-American family, community, and culture. Filmed across the United States, Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean, The Black Candle is more than a film about a holiday; it’s a celebration of a people!