Review of Black Nativity (2013) by Sonia B — 03 Dec 2013

I recommend this movie for everyone to see.

This review of Black Nativity (2013) was written by Sonia B on 03 Dec 2013.

Black Nativity has generally received mixed reviews.

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This was low B grade movie. There were stellar performances from Vondie Curtis Hall, Tyrese Gibson, Luke James, Grace Gibson and Mary J…

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Based on a libretto penned by Langston Hughes and first performed off-Broadway in 1961, this film is an adaptation of Hughes' Black Nativity…

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

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Even though Black Nativity feels a little cluttered early on, a strong third act leaves the audience with the clarity of a more satisfying…

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By Brian R (1,372) on 16 Dec 2014

Predictably trite story done in service of the continued mental enslavement of an entire race of people who will continue to eat it up with a spoon…

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