BFI Black Star 1990-2016: Tyler Perry's takeover

Tyler Perry became a media power player through Madea, his riotous spin on the mammy stereotype. Now the richest man in entertainment, Perry's success lies in serving a black audience that has been consistently ignored by Hollywood. In the final episode of our Black Star mini-series, we look at how stars like Perry, Spike Lee and Shonda Rhimes have begun to re-wire the industry. We also examine the role of the black star in Trump's America. This episode of the Black Star contains short clips from the following: - Marlon Wayans's appearance on the Essence Live chatshow on 21 January 2016.- Boo! A Madea Halloween, directed by Tyler Perry and released by Tyler Perry Studios and Lionsgate in 2016. - The Fresh Prince of Bel Air episode "For Sale by Owner", directed by Shelley Jensen and released by The Stuffed Dog Company, Quincy Jones productions, David Salzman Entertainment and NBC Productions in 1994. - Annie, directed by Will Gluck and released by Village Roadshow Pictures, Overbrook Entertainment and Columbia Pictures in 2014.- And Fences, directed by Denzel Washington, which is set for release by Bron Creative, Macro Media, Scott Rudin Productions and Paramount Pictures on Christmas day

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