(2013)Directed by Kasi Lemmons93 min · PGMusic, Drama

“The Musical Event of the Holiday Season”

A street-wise teen from Baltimore who has been raised by a single mother travels to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives, where he embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey.

Forest Whitakeras Reverend Cornell Cobbs

Angela Bassettas Aretha Cobbs

Jennifer Hudsonas Naima

Tyrese Gibsonas Loot / Tyson

Jacob Latimoreas Langston

Mary J. Bligeas Platinum Fro

Nasas Street Prophet (Isaiah)

Vondie Curtis-Hallas Pawnbroker

Grace Gibsonas Maria / Mary

J. Mallory McCreeas Kyle

Rotimias Officer Butch McDaniels

Michael Daleas Innkeeper

Doug Willenas Chic Man

Henry Hunter Hallas Snoopy

Marija Abneyas Nativity Dancer

Jevon McFerrinas Bus Singer #2 (uncredited)

Amyrh Harrisas Church Goer (uncredited)

Paugh Shadowas Bethlehem / Modern Day Thug Hallucination (uncredited)

Black Nativity