Black nativity
(DVD)
Contributors
Lemmons, Kasi, director.
Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967. Black nativity.
Whitaker, Forest, actor.
Bassett, Angela, actor.
Tyrese, actor.
Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967. Black nativity.
Whitaker, Forest, actor.
Bassett, Angela, actor.
Tyrese, actor.
Published
[Place of publication not identified] : [Publisher not identified]
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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Published
[Place of publication not identified] : [Publisher not identified]
Language
English
UPC
024543886907, 024543886914
Notes
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture 2013.
General Note
Based upon the play by Langston Hughes.
General Note
Bonus features: first look; the cast of Black Nativity; an inspiring playwright: Langston Hughes; be grateful.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Anastas Michos ; choreographer, Otis Sallid ; editor, Terilyn A. Shropshire ; music, Raphael Saadiq, Laura Kappman.
Participants/Performers
Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Tyrese Gibson, Jacob Latimore, Mary J. Blige, Nasir Jones, Jennifer Hudson.
Description
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.
Target Audience
Rating: PG; for thematic material, language and a menacing situation.
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; Spanish or French subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; Close-captioned for the hearing impaired; English descriptive audio.
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Morristown-Morris Township Library - Adult Media | DVD FIC | Available |
| Parsippany Library (Main Library) - Adult Media | DVD BLACK NATIVITY | Available |
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Lemmons, K., Hughes, L., Whitaker, F., Bassett, A., Tyrese., Blige, M. J., Hudson, J., & Latimore, J. Black nativity . [Publisher not identified].
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kasi, Lemmons et al.. Black Nativity. [Publisher not identified].
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kasi, Lemmons et al.. Black Nativity [Publisher not identified].
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Lemmons, Kasi,, et al. Black Nativity [Publisher not identified],
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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