Family and the Holidays are supposed to be a magical time of the year, right? Well, sometimes Family and the Holidays can be a recipe for disaster. This time of year can be an emotional rollercoaster with heightened feelings, drama brewing, aunties gossiping, and cousins wondering who Uncle Willie will bring to dinner this year. All these factors can be extremely overwhelming especially when trying to blend two families, making sure everyone feels seen and heard all while trying to make sure that your happiness is at the top of a long list of miracles.
If your family fits the family dynamics of crazy but that's your family and you're sticking beside them then BET+ has the perfect Christmas movie for you "Too Many Christmases" Written by Clarence Williams IV follows a newlywed couple Jerome played by (Denzel Whitaker) and Kayla played by (Porscha Coleman) who are spending their first Christmas together but promised their respective families that Christmas would be spent with them in hopes of not hurting anyone's feelings. The only problem is that since they refuse to disappoint anyone Kayla has the brilliant plan of trying to spend Christmas with both families by bouncing from house to house without anyone noticing. The question is will it work? ...Or, will this turn out to be a failure just like that Mac and Cheese your great auntie thought would turn out like grandmas.
The family-friendly movie also dives deeper into some of those strained relationships we all have experienced at some point in time with family; “Too Many Christmases” is the kind of Holiday Movie that will make you laugh. “Too Many Christmases” also delivers a heartfelt story of change, acceptance and family between DeShawn Bowens (Harlem) and Willie C. Carpenter (Godfather of Harlem). A perfect film to start your holidays!
Worldwide Entertainment and Media and Choice Films for BET+ held a press junket for "The Definitely not your 'traditional' holiday film!" according to DeShawn Bowens, and W4TC had the opportunity to speak with the theater major to get his opinion on what Broadway musical he would bring to the big screen since we are in a season of "Wicked" and all the representation the film exudes. Watch the full interview below to find out why Bowens decided on a particular musical currently on Broadway.
Too Many Christmases is bringing the laughs, love, and chaos this season. Stream it December 12, only on #BETPlus!
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