Review of Black Nativity (2013) by Marsha D — 01 Jan 2014

Absolutely loved the creativity of the way the songs were done in this unique movie.

This review of Black Nativity (2013) was written by Marsha D on 01 Jan 2014.

Black Nativity has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jc E (474) on 13 May 2014

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By Karsh D (1,216) on 16 Dec 2014

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By Georgian S (49) on 04 Jan 2014

Very difficult to write up a review on this title. Even as I write this I still can't think of what to wright…

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By Miracle W (2) on 13 Dec 2013

This movie was excellent I almost cried at the end I would see this again of I could…

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By Brandon T (513) on 11 Dec 2013

One of the worst movies I have ever seen. Very cheesy, and bad acting…

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By Monique E (13) on 15 Dec 2013

Save your money. Wait for this to come on cable. I was expecting this movie to be excellent the way they hyped it up…

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By Ray Pride (544) for Newcity (539) on 06 Apr 2014

Defiantly simple, like earlier stage pageants based on Langston Hughes' Christmas play, Kasi Lemmons' Black Nativity gains power through its…

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By Heather M (2,904) on 19 Apr 2014

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