Black Nativity (2013)

Directed by

Kasi Lemmons

Genre

drama film, musical film, Christmas film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 33m

Rated

PG

Rating

5.2 of 10 from 65 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A teenager from Baltimore is sent to live with his estranged grandparents in Harlem during Christmas. He finds his way through family conflicts and discovers the meaning of home and faith.

inspiringheartfeltmusicalcelebratoryemotionalfamily-centereduplifting

What happens

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. It was released in the United States on November 27, 2013, by Fox Searchlight Pictures. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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