Black nativity

Rattray, Celine, 1975- (producer.). Horberg, William, (producer.). Niederhoffer, Galt, (producer.). Lemmons, Kasi, (director.). Hughes, Langston 1902-1967 Motion picture adaptation of (work): Black nativity. (Added Author). Whitaker, Forest, (actor.). Bassett, Angela, (actor.). Tyrese, (actor.). Blige, Mary J., (actor.). Nas (Musician), (actor.). Hudson, Jennifer, 1981- (actor.). Latimore, Jacob, 1996- (actor.). Kappman, Laura. (Added Author). Michos, Anastas. (Added Author). Sallid, Otis. (Added Author). Saadiq, Raphael. (Added Author). Fox Searchlight Pictures. (Added Author). Maven Films (Firm) (Added Author). Wonderful Films. (Added Author). Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc., (film distributor.). Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Tyrese Gibson, Jacob Latimore, Mary J. Blige, Nasir Jones, Jennifer Hudson. (Cast).

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 details

Physical Description: videodisc
1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher: Beverly, California : Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2014]

Contents / Notes

General Note:	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.
Formatted Contents Note:	Be grateful (Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Jacob Latimore and Luke James) (6:19) -- Coldest town (Jacob Latimore) (2:13) -- Test of faith (Jennifer Hudson) (5:14) -- Motherless child (Jacob Latimore) (3:41) -- Hush child (get you through this silent night) (Jennifer Hudson, Jacob Latimore, Luke James and Grace Gibson) (4:23) -- He loves me still (Angela Bassett and Jennifer Hudson) (2:45) -- Can't stop praising his name (H. Doobie Powell and Gospeldelic Choir) (4:03) -- Sweet little Jesus boy (Tyrese Gibson) (1:49) -- Rise up shepherd and follow (Mary J. Blige and Nas) (3:51) -- Fix me Jesus (Jennifer Hudson) (4:20) -- Jesus on the mainline (Angela Bassett and Forest Whitaker) (3:43) -- As (Forest Whitaker and Jennifer Hudson) (3:29).
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director of photography, Anastas Michos ; choreographer, Otis Sallid ; editor, Terilyn A. Shropshire ; music, Raphael Saadiq, Laura Kappman.
Participant or Performer Note:	Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Tyrese Gibson, Jacob Latimore, Mary J. Blige, Nasir Jones, Jennifer Hudson.
Target Audience Note:	MPAA rating: PG; for thematic material, language and a menacing situation.
System Details Note:	DVD, NTSC, region 1; widescreen (2.40:1 aspect ratio) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Surround 2.0.
Language Note:	English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish dialogue; Spanish or French subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; Close-captioned for the hearing impaired; English descriptive audio.