Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story

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Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story

PG-13

2023

1h 55m

Documentary

Biography

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Writer, actor, filmmaker, studio head and media titan, 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. Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story, a nod to his mother's love, is a tender and intimate portrait of visionary and innovator Tyler Perry: his harrowing but faithful road to the top of an industry that didn't always include him. With unfettered access, directors/filmmakers Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz lead us into the inner-world of a man, whose story has never fully been told, as he becomes a father and a media mogul with a mission to pave his own road to the top. The product is a profound lesson on remembering where you came from to know where you want to go.

Matt Zoller Seitz

RogerEbert.com

It has a smidge of depth and takes chances that similarly worshipful documentaries probably wouldn't. But it also cracks a lot of doors without actually opening them up and walking through.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 17, 2023

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Peter Debruge

Variety

Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz's uplifting portrait puts Tyler Perry's career in its proper context, stressing how faith and forgiveness account for the outsider creator's success.

Oct 28, 2023

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Kevin Bourne

SHIFTER

Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story is a highly inspirational look at the ups and downs faced by one of the most iconic creators of our time that will fuel and motivate any person daring to dream of doing the seemingly impossible.

Jan 22, 2024

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Shawn Edwards

Fox 4 Kansas City

The documentary never really dives deep, or provide real insight which is hugely disappointing.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 27, 2023

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Eleanor Ringel Cater

Saporta Report (Atlanta)

Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story is a different sort of feel-good movie. Perry feels good about himself, and by the end, you’ll feel good about him, too.

Dec 6, 2023

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Sabrina McFarland

Common Sense Media

This definitive bio documentary about Tyler Perry reveals the positively powerful role one mother has in shaping a child's life.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 22, 2023

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Sheryce W

Willie would probably be ashamed if she knew how you treated Mo!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/09/24

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candice m

Very well done! Tyler Perry is undeniably talented. The courage to convert trauma into strength woven throughout this documentary. The ability to write and create the way he does is a gift. Inspiring documentary!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/23/23

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Andreia S

I loved it! i'm so dang on proud of you TP

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/15/23

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Audience Member

This was an amazing story of his life and his love for his mother and just life! A must watch!!!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/11/23

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Simply Q

Phenomenal….emotional and inspirational! Cried all throughout and laughed as well. After watching this documentary, "I know I've Been Changed."

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/10/23

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Jess F

I thought it was a great documentary. I've always enjoyed Tyler Perry movies but seeing his story and where he came from is inspirational.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/29/23

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Writer, actor, filmmaker, studio head and media titan, 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. Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story, a nod to his mother's love, is a tender and intimate portrait of visionary and innovator Tyler Perry: his harrowing but faithful road to the top of an industry that didn't always include him. With unfettered access, directors/filmmakers Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz lead us into the inner-world of a man, whose story has never fully been told, as he becomes a father and a media mogul with a mission to pave his own road to the top. The product is a profound lesson on remembering where you came from to know where you want to go.

Director: Gelila Bekele, Armani Ortiz
Producer: Gelila Bekele, Christalyn Hampton, Asante White, Jasmine K. White
Screenwriter: Gelila Bekele, Gelila Bekele
Distributor: Amazon Studios
Production Co: Amazon MGM Studios
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 17, 2023
Runtime: 1h 55m