Drama! Tyler Perry vs. Spike Lee
Looks like it’s not all peace and love between two of the most prominent black film directors.
CBS’s “60 Minutes” did a profile on Tyler Perry over the weekend and brought up all the criticism that Tyler has faced from the black community for creating stereotypical characters like Madea and Mr. Brown.
When asked about his thoughts on Spike Lee calling his work “buffoonery and coonery,” Tyler said that it “pisses him off” and that he uses such characters only to draw people in so he can deliver powerful, spiritual messages.
Not sure whose side to take, because I see where both of them are coming from. Watch the video and judge for yourself.
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