Who's Involved:
Release Date:
Wednesday, November 27, 2013 Nationwide
thematic material, language and a menacing situation
Plot: What's the story about?
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.
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Who stars in Black Nativity: Cast List
Angela Bassett ... Aretha Cobbs
London Has Fallen, Damsel
Jennifer Hudson ... Naima
Breathe, Respect
Forest Whitaker ... Reverend Clarence Cobbs
Respect, Arrival
Trolls World Tour, Rock of Ages
Jacob Latimore ... Langston
Like a Boss, Detroit
Who's making Black Nativity: Crew List
A look at the Black Nativity behind-the-scenes crew and production team. 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.
Director
Screenwriter
Producers
Bill HorbergDaniela Taplin Lundberg
Galt Niederhoffer
Celine Rattray
Companies
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Production: What we know about Black Nativity?
Key Facts
- In a contemporary adaptation of Langston Hughes' celebrated play.
Filming Timeline
- 2013 - September: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2013 - May: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2013 - January: The film was set to Production status.
Starts shooting on January 29, 2013.
- 2012 - July: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
- 2010 - October: The film was set to Development status.
Black Nativity Release Date: When was the film released?
Black Nativity was a Nationwide release in 2013 on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. There were 6 other movies released on the same date, including Homefront, OldBoy and Frozen.
Black Nativity DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Black Nativity was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 .