My World is My Stage

Yes, another post about Tyler. Like everyone else, I’m tired of the conversation about him, but of course, and especially because I’m directing the PLAY for colored girls… misinformed friends, family and strangers have asked the dreaded question “so are you trying to be the next Tyler Perry?” I can’t even begin to tell you how much this question boils my water (it’s this new thing I’m trying, work with me y’all)!

This article was shared for two reasons. The first being praise for what Tyler has done. Like the article comments, he is giving Black actors work (all be it the same ones…) and that isn’t happening too often in Hollywood. Like I’ve discussed before, there aren’t that many mainstream movies that feature Black actors. “Jumping the Broom” may be the only one we get this year.

The second reason is Tyler’s rant on Spike Lee. Spike deserves for someone to come back at him for all the shit he shovels out. Remember, Spike and nothing but an angry Black from NY. BUT Spike does have a point. They both have so much pride. If they could find a way to bury their pride, come together, and help create the next crop of Black artists than they could make something much better. Isn’t that why we are artists? To create something that will outlast ourselves? Shouldn’t we make spaces for the next generation to flourish? I wish they were more concerned about that then concerned with each other.

Anyway, check it out for yourself. Let me know what you think.