The UB Interview: Demetria McKinney Talks ‘Kirk Franklin’s A Gospel Christmas’

Starring Demetria McKinney, Chaz Lamar Shepherd & Kirk Franklin. Additional cast includes Angela Birchett, Kendra C Johnson and Grammy winner Regina Belle.

Executive producer and 16-time Grammy winner Kirk Franklin arranges the songs in the film, which are from his earlier holiday album “Kirk Franklin & the Family Christmas.”

Some of the songs include: “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” “Silver & Gold,” “Jesus Is the Reason for the Season,” “There’s No Christmas Without You,” and “Love Song.”

Aries from UB spoke with the amazingly talented Demetria McKinney about “Kirk Franklin’s A Gospel Christmas.” Demetria tells us about her role in the film, what made her sign on and what people should get out of the movie.

Demetria also speaks on working with the legendary Regina Belle, plus she tells us what we can expect to see her in next and she shares news about recording new music and more!

Check out the UB Preview of “Kirk Franklin’s A Gospel Christmas.”

When Olivia played by Demetria McKinney, a young assistant pastor, gets assigned to be a lead pastor at a new church a month before Christmas, she’s fearful she can’t manage the transition, including getting the choir ready to open the town’s annual Winter Jamboree.

Banding together with her new congregation, Olivia discovers a new home for herself, and even finds a little Christmas romance along the way! Featuring a special appearance and songs written and arranged by Kirk Franklin.

“Kirk Franklin’s A Gospel Christmas” is produced by Swirl Films and Big Dreams Entertainment. Executive produced by Kirk Franklin and Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd and produced by Leslie Greif, Eric Tomosunas and Ron Robinson. Erica Sutherlin directs a script by Kourtney Richard.