Black Nativity (2013)
Genre: Drama, Holiday, Musical/Performing Arts, AdaptationStarring: Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Tyrese Gibson
Release Date: November 27, 2013
Run Time: 1 hours 35 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG (for for thematic material, language and a menacing situation.)
Distributors: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Plot:
Langston, a street-wise teen from Baltimore raised by a single mother, journeys to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives, Reverend Cornell and Aretha Cobbs. Unwilling to live by the imposing Reverend Cobbs’ 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.