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'Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail' DVD

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'Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail' DVD Cover

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DVD Release Date: June 16, 2009

Length: 103 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for mature thematic material, drug content, some violence and sexual situations

Since 2002 Tyler Perry has written, directed and produced a series of popular movies featuring predominantly African-American casts. In some of his films, he appears as an actor. His best-known character is a recurring one named Mabel "Madea" Simmons, and he dons a wig and women's clothing to play her. In Madea Goes to Jail, he portrays not only the title character, but two others as well. But the principal storyline is a melodrama about a young prosecutor (Derek Luke) and a streetwalker (Keshia Knight Pulliam). Viola Davis plays a minor role, and Dr. Phil appears as himself.



Selected DVD Special Features:
  • "Madea Is Back" Featurette
  • "‘Leroy’ Law Brown" Featurette
  • "Looking For The Big House" Featurette
  • "You Have The Right To Remain Silent!" Featurette
  • "Bringing In The Heavy Hitters" Featurette
  • "Madea is Crazy" Featurette
  • Widescreen/Full Screen
DVD special features information is based on a fact sheet from Lionsgate and is subject to change.

Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check with your video store/online rental service for availability in other formats, including streaming video/digital download.

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