Black nativity / Fox Searchlight Pictures presents a Maven Pictures/Wonderful Films production ; produced by Celine Rattray, William Horberg, Galt Niederhoffer ; screenplay and directed by Kasi Lemmons.
Edition:
Extended musical edition.
Publisher:
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment,
Copyright Date:
2014
Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 106 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2013. Based upon the play by Langston Hughes. Includes theatrical and extended versions. Special features: Featurettes: First look, The cast of Black Nativity, An inspiring playwright: Langston Hughes, Be grateful; Gallery. Exclusive extended features: new musical numbers: Mary Dance and Cold Town; extended musical numbers for Fix Me and more! Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Tyrese Gibson, Jacob Latimore, Mary J. Blige, Nasir Jones, Jennifer Hudson.
Summary:
A holiday musical that follows 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.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.