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Released
2002 · FILM

Diary of a Mad Black Woman

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Runtime
130 min
ComedyDrama

Synopsis

Before it became a film, it was a theatrical success. When Helen discovers that her husband is leaving her for her best friend, the women in her family offer their perspectives. Her devout mother emphasizes strength and forgiveness, while her grandmother, who is on parole, arrives with a gun. The African-American playwright Tyler Perry blends sacred and secular humor in his acclaimed work, creating a wildly entertaining experience. His well-known morality tale, which later became a major motion picture, is presented in its original stage format, complete with live musical numbers.

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Principal cast & crew: 13

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Craft leads on file

Edited by Kimberly BanksScored by Tyler Perry

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