Black Nativity is a 2013 American musical drama film written and directed by Kasi Lemmons, based on Langston Hughes' 1961 play of the same name. The film stars an ensemble cast, featuring Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Tyrese Gibson, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Jacob Latimore, Vondie Curtis-Hall, and rapper Nas. It was released in the United States on November 27, 2013, by Fox Searchlight Pictures.
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Black Nativity (2013)
Directed by Kasi Lemmons
Genres - Drama, Family, Music |
Sub-Genres - Christmas Film, Musical |
Release Date - Nov 27, 2013 |
Run Time - 93 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Movie Info
Official Site
Budget
$17,500,000
Box Office
$7,454,185
Tags
Christmas, Nativity, New York City
Attributes
Based On: based on plays
Filming Location: New York City
Narrative Location: Baltimore, New York City
Filming Location: New York City
Narrative Location: Baltimore, New York City
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Alternate Titles
Black Nativity
FR, DE, IE, ZA, GB, US
Black Nativity - Um Espectáculo de Natal
PT
Black Nativity: la película
ES
Black Nativity: Uma Jornada Inesquecível
BR
Jul i New York
DK
Közel a karácsony
HU
Navidad en Familia
SV
Rodzinne święta
PL
Un Natale speciale a New York
IT
Черное Рождество
RU
クリスマスの贈り物
JP
黑色誕生
TW