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Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)

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Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.

Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seem to have everything – money, a beautiful mansion – the American Dream. However, as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes an unexpected twist when she comes home to find her clothes packed up in a U-Haul van parked in the driveway. Charles is divorcing her and kicks her out. Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea, an old woman who doesn't take any lip from anyone. Madea helps Helen through these tough times by showing her what is really important in life. Helen is forced to rediscover love, life, and religion in her pursuit for happiness.

Cast & Crew

Director
Darren Grant
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    Helen McCarter Kimberly Elise
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    Charles McCarter Steve Harris
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    Madea / Brian / Joe Tyler Perry
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    Orlando Shemar Moore
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    Brenda Lisa Marcos
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    Debrah Tamara Taylor
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    Myrtle Cicely Tyson
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    Reverend Carter Terrell Carter

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Keywords

  • new love
  • faith
  • forgiveness
  • crooked lawyer
  • revenge
  • dysfunctional marriage
  • domestic abuse
  • mistress
  • church
  • humiliation
  • extramarital affair
  • heartbreak
  • wedding anniversary
  • defense attorney
  • marital separation
  • duringcreditsstinger
  • crisis of faith
  • verbal abuse
  • destitution
  • black cinema
  • love vs fear
  • emotional healing
  • grandmother granddaughter relationship
  • new relationship
  • childless woman
  • godly woman