The Great Creators with Guy Raz

Tyler Perry's TV and Film Empire Grew Out of a Single Act of Forgiveness

December 17, 2024·57 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Actor, filmmaker, and playwright Tyler Perry is one of the most prolific and prosperous entertainers of his generation. Despite growing up in New Orleans with little money, no connections, and few entertainment role models, Tyler went on to build a billion-dollar business – totally bypassing Hollywood gatekeepers in the process. How did he do it? And what’s the key to his success? This episode answers that question.Tyler’s new film The Six Triple Eight, about a battalion of black women who served in WWII, is out December 20th on Netflix.Links from the Show: The Six Triple Eight on NetflixTyler Perry’s House of PayneTyler Perry StudiosFor more conversations like this, go to https://www.thegreatcreators.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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