5 Movies Starring Jennifer Hudson

The Secret Life of Bees

The Secret Life of Bees

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2008-10-17

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

114 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (17854 Reviews)

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

Gina Prince-Bythewood (screenplay)

Sue Monk Kidd (novel)

Fullplot:

Set in South Carolina in 1964, this is the tale of Lily Owens, a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother. To escape her lonely life and troubled relationship with her father T-Ray, Lily flees with Rosaleen, her caregiver and friend, to a South Carolina town that holds the secret to her mother's past. Taken in by the intelligent and independent Boatwright sisters, Lily finds solace in their mesmerizing world of beekeeping.

Black Nativity

Black Nativity

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2013-11-27

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

93 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

4.2 (1438 Reviews)

Director:

Kasi Lemmons

Genres:

DramaMusical

Cast:

Writer:

Langston Hughes (libretto)

Kasi Lemmons (screenplay)

Fullplot:

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 his new friends, and a little divine intervention, he discovers the true meaning of faith, healing, and family.

Winnie Mandela

Winnie Mandela

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2013-09-06

Languages:

English, Xhosa

Countries:

South Africa, Canada

Runtime:

104 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

5.8 (609 Reviews)

Director:

Darrell Roodt

Cast:

Writer:

Anne Marie du Preez Bezdrob (biography)

Andre Pieterse (screenplay)

Darrell Roodt (screenplay)

Paul Ian Johnson (original treatment)

Annè Matiè Du Preez Bezdrob (inspired by and based upon the book "Winnie Mandela: A Life")

Fullplot:

A drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela from her childhood through her marriage and her husband's incarceration.

The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2013-01-25

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

108 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.5 (3583 Reviews)

Genres:

Drama

Fullplot:

A coming-of-age story about two inner city boys who are left to fend for themselves over the summer after their mothers are taken away by the authorities.

Call Me Crazy: A Five Film

Call Me Crazy: A Five Film

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2013-04-20

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

85 min

IMDB Ratings:

(1145 Reviews)

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

Deirdre O'Connor

Jan Oxenberg

Howard J. Morris

Stephen Godchaux

Erin Cressida Wilson

Fullplot:

Like its first breast cancer-themed installment, Call Me Crazy aka Five 2/Five More will feature five short films featuring A-list talent both in front and behind the camera. The sequel will address mental illness. Directors include Laura Dern, Bonnie Hunt, Ashley Judd and Bryce Dallas Howard.

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