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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.

Bassett, Angela, (actor.). Blige, Mary J., (actor.). Hudson, Jennifer, 1981- (actor.). Latimore, Jacob, 1996- (actor.). Lemmons, Kasi, (director.). Tyrese, (actor.). Whitaker, Forest, (actor.). Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967 Motion picture adaptation of (work): Black nativity. (Added Author). Fox Searchlight Pictures. (Added Author). Maven Films (Firm) (Added Author). Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation, (film distributor.). Wonderful Films. (Added Author). Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Tyrese Gibson, Jacob Latimore, Mary J. Blige, Nasir Jones, Jennifer Hudson. (Cast).

Summary:

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]

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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