Black Nativity Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Sep. 30, 2014

Black Nativity

Release Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 Theaters

Director: Kasi Lemmons

Starring: Angela Bassett • Jennifer Hudson • Forest Whitaker • Mary J. Blige • Jacob Latimore

PG Drama N/A

3 / 5.0

16% WILL SEE 84% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 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 new friends, and a little divine intervention, he discovers the true meaning of faith, healing, and family.

Drama Holiday

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Who stars in Black Nativity – Cast List

Angela Bassett
... Aretha Cobbs

London Has Fallen, Black Panther
Jennifer Hudson
... Naima

PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, Respect
Forest Whitaker
... Reverend Clarence Cobbs

Arrival, The King of Kings
Mary J. Blige
Respect, Rock of Ages
J
Jacob Latimore
... Langston

Detroit, Like a Boss
N
Nasir Jones
L
Luke James
Little
G
Grace Gibson
All Eyez On Me

Who is making Black Nativity – Crew List

A look at Black Nativity behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Kasi Lemmons last helmed Harriet and Talk to Me. The film's writer Kasi Lemmons last penned Harriet and Something New.

Director: Kasi Lemmons
Screenwriter: Kasi Lemmons
Producers: Bill Horberg
Daniela Taplin Lundberg
Galt Niederhoffer
Celine Rattray

Studios: Searchlight Pictures
Production Company: Bladden Productions
Maven Pictures
Plum Pictures

Production – What we know about the Black Nativity

Key Facts

In a contemporary adaptation of Langston Hughes' celebrated play.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2013

Completed

Changed Black Nativity movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

May 2013

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jan 2013

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Starts shooting on January 29, 2013.

Jul 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Oct 2010

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic material, language and a menacing situation
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Black Nativity Trailers and Clips

Black Nativity

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Black Nativity Release Date: When was the film released?

Black Nativity was released in nationwide movie theaters on Wednesday, November 27 , 2013. There were six other movies released on the same date, including Frozen, Homefront and OldBoy.