This Christmas (film)
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| Directed by | Preston A. Whitmore II |
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Preston A. Whitmore II Will Packer |
| Written by | Preston A. Whitmore II |
| Starring |
Delroy Lindo Idris Elba Loretta Devine Chris Brown Columbus Short Regina King Sharon Leal Lauren London Jessica Stroup Keith Robinson Mekhi Phifer |
| Music by | Marcus Miller |
| Cinematography | Alexander Gruszynski |
| Edited by | Paul Seydor |
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| Distributed by | Screen Gems |
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119 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $13 million |
| Box office | $49,778,552 |
Preston A. Whitmore II
This Christmas is a 2007 American Christmas romantic musical comedy-drama film produced by Rainforest Films and distributed by Screen Gems. Written, produced and directed by Preston A. Whitmore II, it is a Christmas time story that centers on the Whitfield family, whose eldest has come home for the first time in four years. The film is based on the 1970 Donny Hathaway song of the same name, which is covered by Chris Brown in the film. The Whitfield family overcome many trials and obstacles during the Christmas season.
Shirley Ann "Ma'Dere" Whitfield greets her boyfriend Joe when he wakes up. Lisa, her husband Malcolm and their two kids are about to leave, and Michael "Baby" Whitfield gets a digital camera from Joe when Ma'Dere confronts him about this. Quentin plays a saxophone at a local bar; after being followed he retreats to the bar. Lisa, Kelli, and Claude come to Ma'Dere's house for the Christmas holiday. Melanie "Mel" shows up with her boyfriend Devan.
During dinner, Malcolm asks how he feels about "attending an all-black college". Melanie and Devan say that they both have the same major. Lisa suggests they should give up the dry-cleaners business, which leads to an argument between Lisa and Kelli. After Quentin arrives, he talks to his family at the dinner table; when he sees Joe he starts to make rude remarks towards him. In the kitchen, Mel informs Devan about Ma'Dere's ex-husband Senior; they kiss and eventually make out. Quentin finds Joe and threatens him again. When Joe leaves, he plays the piano in the garage. Claude attempts to sneak off to a club, causing everyone to come with him. When Baby sings Try a Little Tenderness at a club, the family is astonished when they find out he can sing. Kelli and Gerald meet and have an instant attraction. Eventually, Claude loses his temper with a couple of guys who attempted to hit on Sandi and pulls his gun out at the club, causing them to leave.
At the house, Baby convinces his siblings to keep it a secret, until he informs Ma'Dere about his talent for singing. The next day, all the guys look for a Christmas tree. Later on, Kelli, Lisa, and Mel are wrapping presents, when Kelli confesses that she slept with Gerald. At the airport, Malcolm has to leave because of his "job" and Lisa asks him why he has to leave so soon. In response, he tells Lisa everything will work out and Lisa feels depressed when Malcolm says they're "partners". Lisa comes home with Mo and Dude, who attempts to beat Quentin, until he tells them that a police car is nearby.
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