Tyler Perry has a new holiday movie, and the cast list reads like a gospel and R&B awards show.“The Gospel of Christmas”brings together CeCe Winans, Fantasia, Tank, Fred Hammond, and Shirley Caesar, with Kirk Franklin producing the music. Perry wrote, directed, and produced the film, his third holiday project after“A Madea Christmas”and last year’s“Finding Joy.”
The story follows Pastor Isaac, played by Tank, as he wrestles with doubt while trying to save the family church he inherited in a struggling New York City neighborhood before Christmas. Pastor John Gray of Love Story Church also appears in the trailer, which has already sparked conversation with a prayer line that hits close to home for a lot of viewers.
What makes this one stand out is the crossover pull. Gospel legends and R&B stars sharing one screen during the holiday season gives faith-based entertainment a genuine mainstream moment. So we want to know: which Christmas movie does your family watch together every single year? Tell us in the comments.
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