Black Nativity

Release Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 Nationwide

Mary J. Blige, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Hudson, Jacob Latimore, Celine Rattray, Kasi Lemmons, Daniela Taplin Lundberg, Grace Gibson, Galt Niederhoffer, Nasir Jones, Bill Horberg, Luke James, Joy Goodwin

PG Drama N/A

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Plot

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Plot
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 new friends, and a little divine intervention, he discovers the true meaning of faith, healing, and family.
Cited as official plot version from foxsearchlight.com
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The film's director Kasi Lemmons last directed Harriet and Talk to Me. The film's writer Kasi Lemmons last wrote Harriet and Something New.

Screenwriter
Producers
Bill Horberg
Daniela Taplin Lundberg
Galt Niederhoffer
Celine Rattray

Additional Information

MPA Rating
PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic material, language and a menacing situation
Runtime
N/A
Tagline
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Language
English

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Key Facts

  • In a contemporary adaptation of Langston Hughes' celebrated play.

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Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Post-Production

The film was tagged as Post-Production.

Production

The film was tagged as Production. Starts shooting on January 29, 2013.

Pre-Production

The film was tagged as Pre-Production.

Development

The film was tagged as Development.

Release Dates

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Black Nativity was released in nationwide movie theaters on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 . There were 6 other movies released on the same date, including Homefront, Frozen and OldBoy.



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Tue., Sep. 30, 2014

  • Set the MPAA rating to PG for thematic material, language and a menacing situation

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