First pics from Kasi Lemmons’ Black NativityPosted by Wilson Morales
April 30, 2013
Source: USA Today
USA Today has released the four photos from Black Nativity, Kasi Lemmons‘ big screen adaptation starring Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Tyrese Gibson, Jacob Latimore, Grace Gibson, Mary J. Blige, Nas, and Luke James.
Opening November 27, the film is produced by William Horberg’s Wonderful Films, and Trudie Styler and Celine Rattray’s Maven Pictures, and will be financed, marketed and released worldwide by Fox Searchlight Pictures.
Fox Searchlight’s contemporary adaptation of Langston Hughes’ celebrated play follows Langston (Jacob Latimore), a street-wise teen from Baltimore raised by a single mother, as he journeys to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives Reverend Cornell and Aretha Cobbs (Forest Whitaker and Angela Bassett). Unwilling to live by the imposing Reverend Cobbs’ rules, a frustrated Langston is determined to return home to his mother, Naima (Jennifer Hudson). 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.
The film will feature original lyrics and arrangements from Grammy winning singer, songwriter and record producer Raphael Saadiq (the band Tony! Toni! Toné!).
