| Description |
1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Surround 2.0 rda |
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laser optical NTSC rda |
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video file DVD video region 1 rda |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC, region 1; widescreen (2.40:1 aspect ratio) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Surround 2.0. |
| Language |
English, French, or Spanish dialogue with optional English SDH, French, or Spanish subtitles; optional descriptive audio in English for the visually impaired; closed captioned. |
| Cast |
Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Tyrese Gibson, Jacob Latimore, Mary J. Blige, Nasir Jones, Jennifer Hudson. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Anastas Michos ; choreographer, Otis Sallid ; editor, Terilyn A. Shropshire ; music, Raphael Saadiq, Laura Kappman. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture 2013. |
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Dove.org approved for all ages -- insert. |
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Based upon the play by Langston Hughes. |
| Audience |
Rating: PG; for thematic material, language and a menacing situation. |
| 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. |
| Note |
Bonus features: first look; the cast of Black Nativity; an inspiring playwright: Langston Hughes; be grateful. |
| Subject |
Mothers and sons -- Drama.
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Christmas plays.
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| Genre/Form |
Comedy films.
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Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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Christmas films.
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Film adaptations.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
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| Added Author |
Lemmons, Kasi, director.
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Motion picture adaptation of (work): Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967.
Black nativity.
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Whitaker, Forest, actor.
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Bassett, Angela, actor.
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Tyrese, actor.
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Blige, Mary J., actor.
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Hudson, Jennifer, 1981-, actor.
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Latimore, Jacob, 1996-, actor.
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Fox Searchlight Pictures.
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Maven Films (Firm)
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Wonderful Films.
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Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation, film distributor.
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| Standard No. |
024543886907 80 |
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024543886914 |
| Music No. |
2288690 20th Century Fox |
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2288691 20th Century Fox |
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