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Black Nativity

PG20131h 33mKasi Lemmons
IMDb 4.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 51% · Metacritic 48

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"The Musical Event of the Holiday Season"

A street-wise teen from Baltimore who has been raised by a single mother travels to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives, where he embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey.

MusicDrama
BibleMusicalBased On Play Or MusicalWoman DirectorNativityChristmas

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What is Black Nativity (2013) about?

A street-wise teen from Baltimore who has been raised by a single mother travels to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives, where he embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey.

Who stars in Black Nativity?

Black Nativity stars Forest Whitaker (Reverend Cornell Cobbs), Angela Bassett (Aretha Cobbs), Jennifer Hudson (Naima), Tyrese Gibson (Loot / Tyson), Jacob Latimore (Langston). The film was directed by Kasi Lemmons.

How long is Black Nativity?

Black Nativity has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2013. It is rated PG.

Is Black Nativity worth watching?

Black Nativity holds an IMDb rating of 4.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 51. Fans of Music, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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