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Diary of a Mad Black Woman

2005 · 117 min

A heartfelt, faith-driven drama that swings between painful betrayal and broad comic relief, ultimately offering a warm, forgiving embrace.

Directed by
Darren Grant
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
Tagline
Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.
Overview
Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seem to have everything – money, a beautiful mansion – the American Dream. However, as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes an unexpected twist when she comes home to find her clothes packed up in a U-Haul van parked in the driveway. Charles is divorcing her and kicks her out. Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea, an old woman who doesn't take any lip from anyone. Madea helps Helen through these tough times by showing her what is really important in life. Helen is forced to rediscover love, life, and religion in her pursuit for happiness.

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Directed by
Darren Grant
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • absurdstrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • betrayal
  • faith
  • redemption
  • love
  • family
Places
  • big city
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour6
Realism6
Romance6
Tension4
Darkness5
Complexity4
Emotional weight7

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Genres
drama, romance, comedy
Directed by
Darren Grant
Written by
Tyler Perry
Starring
Kimberly Elise, Steve Harris, Tyler Perry, Shemar Moore, Lisa Marcos, Tamara Taylor, Cicely Tyson, Terrell Carter
Music
Elvin Ross
Cinematography
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Runtime
117 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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