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Tyler Perry Productions: An Awkward Perspective of American Life

There is something about the quality of Tyler Perry comedies and movies that just resonate the root theatre characteristics. Roots Theatre is a prolific and dynamic theatrical movement in the Caribbean. Root theatre or grass root theatre a form of bawdy comedy filled with sexual innuendo. Perry’s comedies are an impressive exposition of the grass root working class expression of Black American life. Perry’s work is saturated by serious matters that is stereotypical of the African-American persona and their family in the context of social class. The social diversity of his production range from the very rich to the lower-middle-class by education and income. His movies seem to be appropriate general audience, however, his 13 productions have been rated Parental Guide 13 by the Motion Picture Association of America. This means parental discretion is advised. Perry’s movies consisting of thematic content such as drug use, crude sexual
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As the plot unfolds Charles’ shady law practices of burying and drug connections nearly gets him killed. His is shot and crippled. He is then abounded by his mistress. Helen, who seemed to adjust to her new life without him, feel sorry for him and moves become to help him in his time of need. This turns out to be poetic justice as she acts in revenge for all the years he abused her. Tyler Perry’s “Diary of a Mad Black Woman,” is an extraordinary hybrid. According to Stephanie Zacharek critic reviews on “Diary of a Mad Black Woman,” she states that Perry most be commended for lack of pretense. Consequently, however his audience immediately gobbled up by his absolute vulgarity. This melodrama also lacks a consistent tone, but makeup in an impactful style. This movie is an observance of Christian values, a drag act, a drug plunge, a soap opera, and a sitcom revenge

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