Black Nativity
"The Musical Event of the Holiday Season"
Originally released in 2013. Black Nativity is a music/drama film. directed by Kasi Lemmons.
Starring Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, and Jennifer Hudson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 27, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (62 votes)
Budget
$17.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$7M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Forest Whitaker
as Reverend Cornell Cobbs
Angela Bassett
as Aretha Cobbs
Jennifer Hudson
as Naima
Tyrese Gibson
as Loot / Tyson
Jacob Latimore
as Langston
Mary J. Blige
as Platinum Fro
Nas
as Street Prophet (Isaiah)
Vondie Curtis-Hall
as Pawnbroker
Grace Gibson
as Maria / Mary
J. Mallory McCree
as Kyle
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $17,500,000
- Revenue
- $7,018,189
Production Companies
- Malvern Pictures
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- TSG Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Nativity 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 i...
Who directed Black Nativity?
Black Nativity was directed by Kasi Lemmons.
How long is Black Nativity?
Black Nativity has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Black Nativity released?
Black Nativity was released on November 27, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Nativity?
The main cast of Black Nativity includes Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Tyrese Gibson, Jacob Latimore.