FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF BLACK NATIVITY OPENS NATIONWIDE ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2013. In a contemporary adaptation of Langston Hughes’ celebrated play, the holiday musical drama BLACK NATIVITY 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. Cast: Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Tyrese Gibson, Mary J. Blige, Jacob Latimore, Nasir Jones, Luke James, Grace Gibson and Jennifer Hudson . Directed /