Beautiful. And Ugly Too The Black Candle [Asante Filmworx, Release Date: Nov, 2008]
Directed by M.K. Asante, Jr.
Narrated by Maya Angelou

The Black Candle is an explosive, vibant documentary that uses Kwanzaa as a vehicle to celebrate the African-American experience. Narrated by world-renown poet Maya Angelou, The Black Candle is an extraordinary, inspirational story about the struggle and triumph of African-American family, community and culture. Film 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!

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Beautiful. And Ugly Too 500 Years Later [Halaqah Films / Asante Filmworx, 2005]
Written and Produced by M.K. Asante, Jr.
Directed by Owen 'Alik Shahadah

Filmed in over 20 countries, 500 Years Later is a compelling journey, infused with the spirit and music of liberation, that chronicles the struggle of a people from enslavement who continue to fight for the most essential human right - freedom. Winner of the following awards:

Breaking the Chains Award - UNESCO
Best Documentary - Pan African Film Festival
Best Documentary - Bridgetown Film Festival
Best Film - Berlin Black Int'l Film Festival
Best Int'l Documentary - Harlem Int'l Film Festival

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Beautiful. And Ugly Too
Focused Digizine [TV] [Focused Prod, 2003]
Directed by M.K. Asante, Jr.
Produced by Ben Haaz

A made-for-tv video magazine exploring sociopolitical and cultural issues. Featuring Dead Prez, Mos Def (VO), Jadakiss, Nelson George and Samuel L. Jackson.