Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story
“Son. Father. Writer. Director. Mogul.”
Synopsis
Tyler Perry is America’s consummate multihyphenate. But underneath this entertainment behemoth is a man working humbly to heal his childhood trauma by transforming his pain into promise. This documentary, a nod to his mother’s love, is an intimate portrait of visionary Tyler Perry and his harrowing but faithful road to the top of an industry that didn’t always include him.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
AFI Fest
Festival / Special Debut
November 16, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gelila Bekele, Armani Ortiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Gelila Bekele
- Original Score
- James Poyser, Jay Electronica
- Original Title
- Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Bekele Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gelila Bekele, Armani Ortiz
Gelila Bekele
James Poyser, Jay Electronica
Nelson Hume
Erick Sasso
Gelila Bekele, Asante White, Jasmine K. White, Geeta Gandbhir
Department Leadership Roster
Gelila Bekele
Director
Armani Ortiz
Director
James Poyser
Original Music Composer
Gelila Bekele
Producer
Nelson Hume
Director of Photography
Asante White
Producer
Jasmine K. White
Producer
Gelila Bekele
Writer
Erick Sasso
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story about?
Tyler Perry is America’s consummate multihyphenate. But underneath this entertainment behemoth is a man working humbly to heal his childhood trauma by transforming his pain into promise. This documentary, a nod to his mother’s love, is an intimate portrait of visionary Tyler Perry and his harrowing but faithful road to the top of an industry that didn’t always include him.
Who directed Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story?
Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story was directed by Gelila Bekele, Armani Ortiz.
Who stars in Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story?
The principal cast of Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story includes Tyler Perry.
When was Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story released and how long is it?
Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story was composed by James Poyser, Jay Electronica.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story?
Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).