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 and Angela Bassett).
Unwilling to live by the imposing Reverend Cobbs’ rules, a frustrated Langston is determined to return home to his mother, Naima (Jennifer Hudson). Langston embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey and along with his new friends, and a little divine intervention, he discovers the true meaning of faith, healing, and family.
Black Nativity is an American musical drama film directed by Kasi Lemmons. The script, written by Lemmons, is based on Langston Hughes’ play of the same name and released on November 27, 2013. The film stars an African American ensemble cast featuring Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Tyrese Gibson, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Jacob Latimore, Vondie Curtis-Hall, and Nas.
Black Nativity (2013)
Directed by: Kasi Lemmons
Starring: Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Hudson, Angela Bassett, Jacob Latimore, Tyrese Gibson, Mary J. Blige
Screenplay by: Kasi Lemmons, Langston Hughes
Production Design by: Kristi Zea
Cinematography by: Anastas N. Michos
Film Editing by: Terilyn A. Shropshire
Costume Design by: Gersha Phillips
Set Decoration by: Diane Lederman
Music by: Laura Karpman, Raphael Saadiq
MPAA Rating: PG for thematic material, language and a menacing situation.
Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Release Date: November 27, 2013
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