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Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Diary of a Mad Black Woman

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 25, 2005

Runtime

1h 57m

Genres

Drama, Romance, Comedy

User Score

66%

Original Title

Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Production Companies

Diary of a Woman Inc., BET Films, Tyler Perry Studios, Lionsgate, Reuben Cannon Productions

Director

Darren Grant

Budget

$5,500,000

Revenue

$50,652,203

Description

Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seem to have everything – money, a beautiful mansion – the American Dream. However, as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes an unexpected twist when she comes home to find her clothes packed up in a U-Haul van parked in the driveway. Charles is divorcing her and kicks her out. Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea, an old woman who doesn't take any lip from anyone. Madea helps Helen through these tough times by showing her what is really important in life. Helen is forced to rediscover love, life and religion in her pursuit for happiness.