Black Nativity Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Black Nativity.

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  Angela Bassett

  ... Aretha Cobbs

  London Has Fallen, Black Panther

• 
  Jennifer Hudson

  ... Naima

  Respect, Breathe

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  Forest Whitaker

  ... Reverend Clarence Cobbs

  Megalopolis, The King of Kings

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  Mary J. Blige

  Trolls World Tour, Rob Peace

• J
  Jacob Latimore

  ... Langston

  Like a Boss, BILAL: A New Breed of Hero

• N
  Nasir Jones

• L
  Luke James

  Little

• G
  Grace Gibson

  All Eyez On Me

Crew Behind the Film

The Black Nativity behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Kasi Lemmons last directed Harriet and Talk to Me. The film's writer Kasi Lemmons last wrote Harriet and Something New.

Director

Kasi Lemmons

Screenwriter

Kasi Lemmons

Producers

Bill Horberg
Daniela Taplin Lundberg
Galt Niederhoffer
Celine Rattray

Additional Information

All Trailers

Official Black Nativity movie trailers and clips.

Production Details

What we know about the Black Nativity movie production.

Key Facts

• In a contemporary adaptation of Langston Hughes' celebrated play.

Questions

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