Platinum Fro — Mary J. Blige in Black Nativity (2013)
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- Jun 7, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: May 17
Platinum Fro — Mary J. Blige in Black Nativity (2013)
Film: Black Nativity | Director: Kasi Lemmons | Year: 2013 | Co-Stars: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Nas, Jacob Latimore
Two major film roles in the same year. 2013 was a big year for Mary J. Blige the actress. And Black Nativity is a film that does not get talked about as much as it should because it is genuinely special. A holiday musical film with an all-star Black cast, based on Langston Hughes' beloved play, and featuring our girl Mary in a memorable supporting role.
About the Film
Black Nativity is based on Langston Hughes' gospel song-play of the same name, reimagined as a modern story. A teenager from Baltimore is sent to spend Christmas with his estranged grandparents in Harlem and discovers family secrets that change everything he thought he knew. The film blends music, drama, and spirituality in a way that feels uniquely American and uniquely beautiful.
The cast is extraordinary. Jennifer Hudson. Forest Whitaker. Angela Bassett. Nas. Jacob Latimore. And Mary J. Blige. Put all of those people together in a holiday musical about faith and family and what do you get? Something you need to watch immediately if you have not already.
Mary as Platinum Fro
Mary plays Platinum Fro, a character whose name alone tells you she is not here to blend into the background. She is vibrant, present, and brings exactly the kind of energy this film needs in the moments she appears. It is a supporting role but she makes it memorable.
Two Films in One Year
The fact that Mary appeared in both Betty and Coretta and Black Nativity in the same year tells you something important about where she was in 2013. She was building. Deliberately. Taking every opportunity that came her way, working with serious directors and serious co-stars, learning the craft film by film. The Mary J. Blige of 2017's Mudbound was being built in 2013. And it shows.
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