Black nativity [videorecording] / Fox Searchlight Pictures presents a Maven Pictures/Wonderful Films production ; produced by Celine Rattray, William Horberg, Galt Niederhoffer ; screenplay and directed by Kasi Lemmons.
A holiday musical that follows teenaged Langston as he journeys to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives. Unwilling to live by their imposing rules, a frustrated Langston is determined to return home to his mother, Naima. 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.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen
- Distributor: Los Angeles, CA : 20th Century Fox, [2014]
- Copyright: ©2014
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based upon the play by Langston Hughes.Bonus features: first look; the cast of Black Nativity; an inspiring playwright: Langston Hughes; be grateful.Originally released as a motion picture 2013.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Anastas Michos ; choreographer, Otis Sallid ; editor, Terilyn A. Shropshire ; music, Raphael Saadiq, Laura Kappman.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Tyrese Gibson, Jacob Latimore, Mary J. Blige, Nasir Jones, Jennifer Hudson.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG; for thematic material, language and a menacing situation.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, NTSC, region 1; widescreen (2.40:1 aspect ratio) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Surround 2.0.
- Language Note:
- English, French or Spanish dialogue; Spanish or French subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; Close-captioned for the hearing impaired; English descriptive audio.
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Available copies
- 10 of 10 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | DVD FAM BLA (Text) | 36015000420865 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Donald A. Bonner Rowland Library | DRAMA DVD 517 (Text) | 34510610616581 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Gunn Memorial Public Library | DVD BLA 2021 (Text) | 34621704747685 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| High Point Library | DVD MUSICAL BLA (Text) | 30519009521785 | Holiday AudioVisual | Available | - |
| High Point Library | DVD MUSICAL BLA (Text) | 30519009522106 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Mount Gilead Library | DVD #M275 (Text) | 38198000261170 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Old Fort Branch Library | DVD BLA (Text) | 37810435334569 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Phillip Leff Memorial Library | ADVD GEN BLA (Text) | 30372101354873 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield | DVD Black (Text) | 38950610778443 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Rural Hall Branch | DVD DRAMA RATING PG (Text) | 0112520168447 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
