Black Nativity

Black Nativity 2013

5.6/10

NETFLIX Rating : 3.3

IMDB Rating : 4.6

FD Smart Rating : 5.6

Synopsis : Langston Hughes's play is the basis for this uplifting drama about a teenager whose single mother sends him to spend Christmas with his grandparents.

Regions Available ( 2 ) :
Germany , Switzerland

Actors:

Forest Whitaker , Angela Bassett , Tyrese Gibson

Creators:

Langston Hughes , Kasi Lemmons

Languages:

English [Original] , German

Subtitles:

German , English

Genres:

Drama, Family, Music, Musical

Release Date:

2013

Run Time:

1h32m

Maturity Rating:

Should be investigated by parents before allowing their younger children attend

In a contemporary adaptation of Langston Hughes' celebrated play, the holiday musical drama BLACK NATIVITY 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 his new friends, and a little divine intervention, he discovers the true meaning of faith, healing, and family.

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