BET+ is once again bringing the best of Black culture to the holidays with 8 new films premiering this season!
Beginning November 7th, they’re dropping original stories filled with yuletide love, family forgiveness, and comedy with a holiday twist, every week until Christmas.
With original holiday music from a Billboard award-winning singer, and an international Christmas tale set in Durban, South Africa.
With an all-star talent lineup including Essence Atkins, Terrence “T.C.” Carson, Jennifer Freeman, Raven Goodwin, Jasmine Guy, Blue Kimble, Mario, China Anne McClain, Sierra McClain, Romeo Miller, Valarie Pettiford, Rain Pryor, Richard Pryor Jr., Pretty Vee, Tristan Wilds, and more .
See the entire BET+ Original holiday film slate, below:
November 7
A Christmas Miracle
When the Christmas Jubilee at the local community center is in danger of losing funding, the family must band together to make sure everyone, including the kids, have a Merry Christmas.
• Cast: Noree Victoria, Blue Kimble, Victoria Rowell, Nadia Simms, Aaron D. Spears, Marc Jones, Javon Johnson, Cayen Martin, Tiffany M. Show, Kenneth Okolie, Addie “The Bam” Benson, Michelle Lamb, Lennox Simms, Cayen Martin, Christopher A. Nolen
• Director: Christopher A. Nolen
• Writer: Cassandra Mann
• Executive Producers: Christopher A. Nolen, Aaron D. Spears, Javon Johnson, Loretta Edwards Wilson
• Producers: Christopher A. Nolen, Jenean Coleman
• Co-Producers: Keisha Kidan, Sherell Brown, Blue Kimble, Noree VictoriaNovember 14
Style Me for ChristmasA boutique owner facing eviction at Christmas gets the fashion assignment of a lifetime when she’s chosen to style a handsome celebrity who’s a playboy.
• Cast: Raven Goodwin, Pretty Vee, Mario
• Director: LazRael Lison (Christmas Angel, Never and Again)
• Writers: Julene Fluermond & Lynette J. Blackwell
• Executive Producers: Naturi Naughton Lewis, Tressa Azarel Smallwood, Donte Lee
• Producers: Ty Johnston- Chavis and Melissa LlewellynNovember 21
A Wesley South African ChristmasWhen his international business venture comes to a screeching halt, Todd must stick around Durban, South Africa during the Christmas holiday to close the deal, but not without the Wesley family and all their holiday shenanigans.
• Cast: Dorien Wilson, Jasmine Guy, Terrence “TC” Carson, Jesse Suntele, Ayanda Banda-Ngubane, Kiki Haynes, Rolonda Rochelle, Judi Johnson, Novi Brown, Terayle Hill, Bheki Mkhwane, Baby Cele, Dineo Langa, Bohang Moeko, Trevor Gumbi, Nay Maps, Chazitear
• Director: Patricia Cuffie-Jones
• Writers: Bree West & Chazitear
• Executive Producers: Chuck West & Bree West
• Co-Executive Producers: Chazitear, Terk Stevens, Mqondisi Ngubane
• Produced By: Chuck West & Bree West
• Producer: Chazitear
• Music By: Seoli MashabaNovember 28
The Day Before ChristmasWhen two single parents accidentally swap phones and their children’s backpacks on a hectic Christmas Eve, they find themselves covering for each other in a series of chaotic yet heartwarming events, leading to unexpected romance.
• Cast: Tristan Wilds, Candace Maxwell, Finn Maloney, Ava Marie Threat, Gerard Catus, Palmer Williams Jr., Ashley Forrestier, Perri L. Camper, Trell Woodberry, Heiress Harris, Ace Tucker, Joyce Glenn, Towanda Braxton, Chinai Routte, Darren Brand
• Writer: Trell Woodberry
• Executive Producers: Perrí Camper Rivers, Trell Woodberry
• Co-Executive Producer: Roger Bobb
• Producers: Maggie Mock, Garrett Mock, Gregg McBrideDecember 5
Brewster’s Millions: ChristmasWhen Monica Brewster, a wealthy heiress who has lost her way, faces a Christmas challenge to inherit her uncle Monty Brewster’s grandfather’s fortune, she must learn the true meaning of love, faith, and family by giving instead of receiving, all while navigating the charming chaos, and the true meaning of the holiday season.
• Cast: China Anne McClain, Romeo Miller, Sierra McClain, Rain Pryor, Lonette McKee, Richard Pryor Jr., Tequan Richmond, Rico Simonini, Bennie Taylor, Joseph Nasser
• Director: Patricia Cuffie-Jones
• Writers: Patricia Cuffie-Jones, Joseph Nasser
• Executive Producers: China Ann McClain
• Producers: Matthew Nasser, Durey Shevar, Nicholas Nasser, Danial Nasser
• Produced By: Joseph NasserDecember 12
Too Many ChristmasesJerome and Kayla are excited to spend their first Christmas together as husband and wife. The only problem is that they’ve never celebrated Christmas without their respective families. This Christmas, instead of deciding on one event, they agree to attend two at the same time, to appease their families.
• Cast: Denzel Whitaker, Porscha Coleman, Jackie Harry, Michael Colyar, Valarie Pettiford, Adele Givens, DeShawn Bowens, Juhahn Jones, Russell G. Jones, Willie C. Carpenter, Jordan Babbs, Ratoya Banks, Jonath Davis
• Director: Kenny Young
• Writer: Clarence Williams IV
• Producers: Pierre Romain, Julie Solinger, Summer Crockett Moore, Tony Glazer
• Associate Producers: Anthony Commodore, Taleo ColesDecember 19
Queens of ChristmasDoris and Julia, life-long friends and feuding neighbors, learn the true meaning of “sisterhood” and Christmas while hilariously competing for the annual title of “Queen of Christmas.”
• Cast: Terri J. Vaughn, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Essence Atkins, Hannah Whitley, Tyler Whitley, Aasha Davis, Gary Budoff, Bear Jackson, Isaiah Romain, Carl Gilliard
• Director: Kenny Young
• Writer: Chad Quinn & Kenny Young
• Producers: Pierre Romain, Julie Solinger, Tony Glazer, Summer Crockett Moore
• Associate Producers: Taleo Coles, Anthony CommodoreDecember 25
Blended ChristmasAfter a freak accident, a new bride cancels her tropical Christmas honeymoon to take care of her husband’s ex-wife and kids with a little help from a holiday angel.
• Cast: Jennifer Freeman, Anthony Dalton, Dream Doll, Victoria Rowell
• Director: Tamala Baldwin
• Writer: Tamala Baldwin
• Executive Producers: Clay Pecorin, Tamala Baldwin, Kevin Paulhus, Gabriela Custodio, Ryan D. Adams, Dan Yoon Hyuck Choi
• Producers: Kevin Weisberg
• Produced by: Cecil Chambers
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