'Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story' Premieres on Prime Video

The documentary explores Tyler Perry's journey from poverty to success, his impact on the Black community, and his response to criticism.

Tyler Perry's new documentary, 'Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story', co-directed by Armani Ortiz and Gelila Bekele, premieres on Prime Video on Friday, November 17.
The documentary explores Perry's journey from childhood abuse and poverty to becoming a billionaire entertainment mogul, and his impact on the Black community.
Perry discusses the criticism he has received from Hollywood and the Black community, stating that the latter has been the most difficult to deal with.
The film includes interviews with Perry's family, friends, and industry peers, including Whoopi Goldberg, Kenya Barris, and Oprah Winfrey.
The documentary does not shy away from the negative aspects of Perry's life, including the abuse he suffered as a child and the mixed reviews his work has received from critics and some detractors in the Black community.