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A holiday musical that follows teenaged Langston as he journeys to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives. Unwilling to live by their imposing rules, a frustrated Langston is determined to return home to his mother, Naima. Langston embarks on a surprising and inspi...

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Corporate Authors: Fox Searchlight Pictures, Maven Films (Firm), Wonderful Films
Other Authors: Lemmons, Kasi (Director), Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967, Whitaker, Forest (Actor), Bassett, Angela (Actor), Tyrese (Actor), Blige, Mary J. (Actor), Hudson, Jennifer, 1981- (Actor), Latimore, Jacob, 1996- (Actor), Nas (Musician) (Actor)
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
French
Spanish
Language Notes:English, French or Spanish dialogue; Spanish or French subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; Close-captioned for the hearing impaired; English descriptive audio.
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [Publisher not identified] ©2014
Subjects:
Mothers and sons > Drama.
Families > Drama.
Holidays > Drama.
Musical films.
Comedy films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Christmas films.
Film adaptations.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
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Summary:A holiday musical that follows teenaged Langston as he journeys to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives. Unwilling to live by their imposing rules, a frustrated Langston is determined to return home to his mother, Naima. 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.
Item Description:Originally released as a motion picture 2013.
Based upon the play by Langston Hughes.
Bonus features: first look; the cast of Black Nativity; an inspiring playwright: Langston Hughes; be grateful.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD, NTSC, region 1; widescreen (2.40:1 aspect ratio) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Surround 2.0.
Audience:Rating: PG; for thematic material, language and a menacing situation.
Production Credits:Director of photography, Anastas Michos ; choreographer, Otis Sallid ; editor, Terilyn A. Shropshire ; music, Raphael Saadiq, Laura Kappman.