Tyler Perry is America’s consummate multihyphenate. But underneath this entertainment behemoth is a man working humbly to heal his childhood trauma by transforming his pain into promise. This documentary, a nod to his mother’s love, is an intimate portrait of visionary Tyler Perry and his harrowing but faithful road to the top of an industry that didn’t always include him.
Cast: Tyler Perry
Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story
Son. Father. Writer. Director. Mogul.
Tyler Perry is America’s consummate multihyphenate. But underneath this entertainment behemoth is a man working humbly to heal his childhood trauma by transforming his pain into promise. This documentary, a nod to his mother’s love, is an intimate portrait of visionary Tyler Perry and his harrowing but faithful road to the top of an industry that didn’t always include him.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Gelila Bekele, Armani Ortiz
- Producers
- Geeta Gandbhir, Asante White, Jasmine K. White, Gelila Bekele
- Cast
- Tyler Perry
- Studio
- Bekele Films
Maturity rating
PG-13Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
