The Problematic Tyler Perry

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Edited by Brian C. Johnson

Type

Essays

Subject

Director > Tyler Perry

Keywords

Tyler Perry, racial issues

Publishing date

2016

Publisher

Peter Lang

Collection

Black Studies and Critical Thinking

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 251 pages
6 x 8 ¾ inches (15 x 22 cm)

ISBN

978-1-4331-3019-9

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Book Presentation:
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?

About the Author:
Brian C. Johnson is a faculty member in the Department of Academic Enrichment at Bloomsburg University. He is a doctoral candidate in communications media and instructional technology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

See the publisher website: Peter Lang