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Black Nativity: Directed by Kasi Lemmons. With Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Tyrese Gibson. A street-wise teen from Baltimore who has been raised by a single mother travels to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives, where he embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey.
Black Nativity is a 2013 American musical drama film written and directed by Kasi Lemmons, based on Langston Hughes' 1961 play of the same name. The film stars an ensemble cast, featuring Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Tyrese Gibson, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Jacob Latimore, Vondie Curtis-Hall, and rapper Nas.
Black Nativity is an adaptation of the Nativity story by Langston Hughes, performed by an entirely black cast. Hughes was the author of the book, with the lyrics and music being derived from traditional Christmas carols, sung in gospel style, with a few songs created specifically for the show.
Sep 25, 2013 · BLACK NATIVITY Official HD Trailer. In a contemporary adaptation of Langston Hughes' celebrated play, the holiday musical drama BLACK NATIVITY follows Langston (Jacob Latimore), a...
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Langston (Jacob Latimore) is a street-smart Baltimore teen who lives with his single mother Naima (Jennifer Hudson). It's Christmas, and this year Jordan is traveling to New York City for a stay with his distant relatives Reverend Cornell (Forest Whitaker) and Aretha Cobbs (Angela Bassett).
Langston (Jacob Latimore), a Baltimore teen raised by a single mother (Jennifer Hudson), travels to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with estranged relatives, the Rev. Cornell Cobbs ...
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Nov 28, 2013 · For all its narrative clunkiness and willed naiveté, “Black Nativity” is an affecting film because it takes its ideas seriously and puts them across with upbeat fervor. In a fractured city in a fractured nation, this skinny hard-luck teen is a healing force, and he’s got his work cut out for him.
Apr 15, 2014 · In a contemporary adaptation of Langston Hughes' celebrated play, the holiday musical drama BLACK NATIVITY follows Langston (Jacob Latimore), a street-wise teen from Baltimore raised by a single mother, as he journeys to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives Reverend Cornell and Aretha Cobbs (Forest Whitaker ...
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Black Nativity. Langston Hughes' beloved musical is brought to the big screen in this uplifting holiday film. 1,167 IMDb 4.8 1 h 32 min 2013. PG. Arts, Entertainment, and Culture · Drama · Fun · Serious. This video is currently unavailable. to watch in your location. Details.
