Tyler Perry and the Rhetoric of Madea: Contrasting Performances of Perry’s Leading Lady as She Appears on Stage and Screen

In this essay, we will explore the variances in Madea&#8217;s character and presence on stage and on screen in both productions of Tyler Perry&#8217;s <i>Madea Goes to Jail: The Play</i> and <i>Madea Goes to Jail</i>. Specifically, we examine the multiple and varying...

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Main Authors: Katherine Whitfield, Andre E. Johnson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/10/7/430