
Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.
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2/25/2005Runtime
116 minsOverview
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.
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EnglishBudget
$5,500,000Revenue
$50,652,203Homepage
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A woman's comfortable life implodes when her husband callously divorces her, but living with her uncompromising grandmother becomes the crucible for rediscovering her worth. It's part heartbreak, part comedy, wholly about learning to live again.
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