Diary of a Mad Black Woman: The Play (2001)

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On the day of her wedding anniversary, a devoted wife's life turns upside down when her husband announces he wants a divorce in Tyler Perry's bittersweet play, which inspired the 2005 hit film. After learning that two-timing Charles is leaving her, Helen loses all faith and, in facing the crisis,… More On the day of her wedding anniversary, a devoted wife's life turns upside down when her husband announces he wants a divorce in Tyler Perry's bittersweet play, which inspired the 2005 hit film. After learning that two-timing Charles is leaving her, Helen loses all faith and, in facing the crisis, turns to her crazy granny Madea, her cousin and her mom for support. Playwright Perry takes on dual roles as Daddy Charles and the outrageous Madea.