The movie "The Help" is the reason why Tyler Perry is so important

By Ziti
Blkutimes

"The Help"..a movie that deals with Black women in the role of maids that gives a writer an idea for a scandalous book assuming that the book is about  gossip and rumors of the lives of the homes that these maids work in. I don't have a problem with the movie..no way..get the money. What I have a problem with is the fact that such a talented actress like, Viola Davis, is placed in a role where she plays a maid. It seems like Hollywood is still bent on their "mammy" roles like Hattie McDaniel in "Gone with the Wind." I totally understand the drought for  African-american actors and actresses in Hollywood.

The very reason why Mr. Perrry is so vital to "Black Hollywood" is because of  his vision to give African-americans roles that go against the stereotype. Yes..he dresses like Madea in his movies, but keep in mind that he employs African-Americans both on and off the screen. In this age of Obama, we should be grateful that Tyler Perry is here to change the landscape of Hollywood and give roles to African-americans that respect the rich diversity of African-americans' jobs and professions that populate the United States.