Diary of a tired black man [videorecording] / Magnolia Pictures and Screentime Films present a Tim Alexander production ; written, produced and directed by Tim Alexander.
Jimmy Jean-Louis, Paula Lema, Natasha Dixon, Shavsha Israel, Tim Alexander. Originally released as a motion picture in 2008. Special features: Optional profanity-free version (no cursing) audio track; extended scenes--over one hour of bonus footage not seen in theatres; must-hear director's commentary. The black man's "Waiting to Exhale." Main feature includes a series of dramatic vignettes dealing with specific issues of gender and race, followed by real-life interviews with blacks across the USA.
Contents:
James tells the country why he's a tired black man -- The backyard BBQ (early in their relationship) -- Angry Black Women Syndrome -- "Trifling ass negro" -- Bedroom confessions -- Parental influences -- Marital conflict -- Any good black men out there? -- Single parenting -- Sharing with girlfriends -- The men's point of view -- A man of honor -- The wrong way to start a day -- And now a word from James's conscience: taking responsibility for his choices -- Let's see... how will I test James today -- Power struggles -- A strong black woman is a woman who has weathered many storms without losing the goodness of her character -- The last supper -- Even a nice guy like James has limits... -- James is single again -- His first date -- Try the bar -- Meeting women online -- The clubs -- Younger women: hot, sexy, and irresponsible -- Back to reality -- The independent woman -- The blind date -- The challenge in dating white women -- James finally meets the right woman.
Summary:
James is a successful black man struggling to find a healthy loving relationship. He is constantly challenged by the anger he finds in the black women he gets involved with. From his wife, whom he has divorced, to the women he tried to date after her, he finds himself confronted with contant drama. He even goes so far as to date outside his race. This brings up a whole new set of issues for him to deal with.
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