tyler perry/ for colored girls...

[edited]* the buzz began about a week ago. it was announced that tyler perry would be writing, producing and directing the film version of the renowned theatrical work " for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf". a choreopoematic piece written by ntozake shange that is beyond respected&loved by the theatre community, & resonates with the black female tremendously. hence the controversy on various web outlets as the comments overflowed surrounding t.p.s involvement with the obie award winning play. folks were fuming. and that said many defended the super producer. i have to wonder what has t.p gotten himself into...only time will tell

[pause. watching the tyler perry show on tv guide channel. yes its that serious.*]

dont know the specifics on how t.p acquired the works after lionsgate secured the rights with nzingha stewart back in march. ? but from what i got, the debate lies in this. girls: "for colored girls" is a soul-stirring piece based on the black female experience. perry isnt female- so many question his ability to truly tell the plight that shange was attempting to bring to the forefront- properly. the madea factor: perry is known for his "gospel-like' approach to his films. and is criticized by his predictable format. his portryal of the black family. the black female. his film techniques. .... but we also praise perry for his beliefs, his uncanny rise as "the black filmmaker" and hello he is actually giving black actors work. there's the art. vs. commerce issue: as actors and theatre lovers we are artists who have a unique connection to our craft. dont intend to see it compromised for the dollar. there is also an honor and respect to the original playwrights to do justice to their works. to be honest....

*edited because truly no comment until further notice. the news is out. this is a share. judge, criticize, support. do as you must. im mum. [see links within for more & the debate. i.e. the comment sections on said sites.]

:all in all i like what what commenter posted on ajc, "you have to spread your wings in order to fly."