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For the past decade or more, few Hollywood stars have experienced a more meteoric rise than Tyler Perry. As much as he is lauded by fans, Perry is panned by cultural critics who reject his work as overtly preachy and rife with racially stereotypical characterizations and controversial themes. This book explores the vast chasm between his fans' adoration and the critical reception of his work: while some argue that Perry's brand of «blackness» is little more than buffoonery, others claim he offers representations that are missing in entertainment choices, especially among niche audiences. He is applauded by some for offering films and television shows that are «good entertainment», while others label his work trashy. He can be seen either as an oracle whose morality plays provide a gospel message of family healing, or as an actor with a misaligned worldview. This book asks: what are we to do with the «problem» of Tyler Perry?
ISBN-13

9781433130182

ISBN-10

1433130181

Weight

2.31 Pounds

Dimensions

6.00 x 0.75 x 9.00 In

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$55.55

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

251 pages

Publisher

Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers

Published On

2016-02-24


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