{"product_id":"tyler-perrys-america-inside-his-films-9781442241855","title":"Tyler Perry's America: Inside His Films","description":"\u003cp\u003eTyler Perry is the most successful African-American filmmaker of his generation  garnering both accolades and controversies with each new film. In Tyler Perrys America  Shayne Lee digs into eleven of Perrys highest-grossing films to explore key themes of race  gender  class  and religion  and  ultimately  to discuss what Perrys films reveal about contemporary African-American life.  Filled with slapstick humor  musical wizardry  and religious imagery  Tyler Perrys films have inspired legions of fans  and yet critics often dismiss them or demean their audience. Tyler Perrys America takes the films seriously in their own right. After providing essential background information on Perrys life and film career  the book looks at what the films reveal about postcivil rights America and why they inspire so many people. The book examines the way the films explore social class in Americafeaturing characters from super-rich Wesley Deeds to homeless Lindsey Wakefieldand the way Perry both celebrates upward mobility and critiques soulless wealth. The book discusses the way religion fills the filmsfrom gospel music to biblical quotes  the power of sexuality  and more. Lee also devotes a chapter to Madea  one of Perrys most controversial and complicated characters.  Tyler Perrys America is a thought-provoking examination of this powerhouse filmmaker which highlights the way Perrys films appeal to viewers by connecting a rich African-American folk-cultural past with the promise of modern sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45953265434677,"sku":"ByrdShop_1442241853","price":43.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781442241855.jpg?v=1788183472","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/tyler-perrys-america-inside-his-films-9781442241855","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}