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Release date: 6 December 2013

Running time: 93 minutes

In a contemporary adaptation of Langston Hughesa 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 Cobbsa 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.

Original title: Black Nativity

Cast: Angela Bassett, Mary J. Blige, Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Hudson, Jacob Latimore

Director: Kasi Lemmons

Production: 2013

Age restrictions: PG

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