The film is pimping Black pain.
Perry realized that a writer's room can help take the heavy load off of his shoulders.
Whether fondly or infamously remembered, earlier today (June 8) Tyler Perry announced that his well-known female matriarch -- the character of "Madea" -- would be returning to the big screen. Set to be released via Netflix at some point in 2022, the character's 12th movie will be titled, A Madea Homecoming.
Madea might be going away, but Hattie Mae isn't.
Although his outlandish stories are entertaining and humorous, they do nothing to move the conversation about the portrayal of Black women forward.
After his somewhat harsh criticism of Perry's work in the past and Perry's sharp responses, Spike Lee says they get along now and might even work together.