Written and directed by Tyler Perry
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THE CAST
Tyler Perry / Terry
Janet Jackson / Patricia
Jill Scott / Shelia
Malik Yoba / Gavin
Richard T. Jones / Mike
Michael Jai White / Marcus
Lamman Rucker / Troy
Sharon Leal / Dianne
Tasha Smith / Angela
Denise Boutte / Trina
THE FILMMAKERS
Written, Produced and Directed / Tyler Perry
Produced by / Reuben Cannon
Executive Producer / Michael Paseornek
Co-Producers / Roger M. Bobb
/ Joseph P. Genier
Director of Photography / Toyomichi Kurita
Production Designer / Ina Mayhew
Edited by / Maysie Hoy, A.C.E.
Costume Designer / Keith G. Lewis
Music Supervisor / Joel C. High
Music by / Aaron Zigman
Casting by / Kim Williams (LA)
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SYNOPSIS
Following the success of his previous films DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN,
MADEA'S FAMILY REUNION and DADDY'S LITTLE GIRLS, Tyler Perry returns with his
fourth feature film, TYLER PERRY’S WHY DID I GET MARRIED?
A big-screen adaptation of Perry's hit stage play of the same title, TYLER PERRY’S
WHY DID I GET MARRIED? is an intimate story about the difficulty of maintaining a solid love
relationship in modern times. This heartwarming and often hilarious story looks at four couples
on vacation struggling with issues of commitment, betrayal, redemption and the road to
forgiveness.
When these eight married college friends reunite for their annual retreat in the snowcapped
mountains of Colorado, they come expecting fun and relaxation, but get a completely unexpected
surprise. Career-drive Dianne (SHARON LEAL) and her supportive, but fed-up husband, Terry
(TYLER PERRY), are joined by popular psychologist and best-selling author Patricia (JANET
JACKSON) and her architect husband Gavin, (MALIK YOBA), who share a secret tragedy that
finally comes to light, while Angela (TASHA SMITH) and Marcus (MICHAEL JAI WHITE)
argue constantly, but remain in love. Also in attendance is their good friend Sheila, (JILL
SCOTT) a sweet woman with a distorted self-image stemming from weight issues that are
exacerbated by her emotionally abusive and philandering husband, Mike (RICHARD T. JONES).
Unlike any other year, this trip changes the dynamic of the group with two new additions:
Sheila's supposed girlfriend, Trina (DENISE BOUTTE), who is secretly sleeping with her
husband; and Troy (LAMMAN RUCKER), an ex-Wall Street stockbroker who has put his career
on hold to care for an ailing father.
Nothing could create more drama then placing these ten people in a secluded cabin for a
long weekend with all of the dirty laundry waiting to come out. Everybody’s asking ‘WHY DID I
GET MARRIED?’
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ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
“If I were whole, would I still choose you?” That question has resonated in Tyler Perry’s mind
ever since his friend, Dr. Robin Smith, posed it to him as a question to ask oneself when
considering marriage. “I thought it was a pretty profound statement and I kept that in mind as we
were filming this movie,” says Perry, a Louisiana native who is single himself.
Perry’s fourth feature film TYLER PERRY’S WHY DID I GET MARRIED? shares the title with
his popular stage play which toured the country several years ago. It also encompasses elements
of drama, humor and spirituality, all typically found daringly infused into Perry’s work. Yet he
says it’s a departure from the original work.
This film he describes as a window into the lives of four couples, all best friends from college,
who vacation together annually. This year, however, when the group learns of one couple’s
infidelity, it causes them to re-evaluate their own marriages, as secrets are unexpectedly revealed
during a long weekend in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Suddenly, they are asking themselves,
‘why did I get married? Why did I choose this person?’” says Perry.
A signature in Perry’s stage plays and films are his use of ensemble casts. Therefore, Perry’s
objectives for TYLER PERRY’S WHY DID I GET MARRIED? became two-fold: to pair actors
who had great chemistry as couples; and to cast a group that would translate the warmth of best
friends to the screen. The answer became award-winning international music phenomena Janet
Jackson and Jill Scott, seasoned actors Malik Yoba and Richard T. Jones, newcomers Sharon
Leal, Denise Boutte and Lamman Rucker, joined by Michael Jai White and Tasha Smith, who
collaborates for the second time with Perry having starred in his previous film DADDY’S
LITTLE GIRLS.
A creative dream come true for Perry came when Janet Jackson agreed to star in the film, though
he admits to a genuine level of concern. “I’ve got to be honest,” Perry confides, “I had some
apprehension about working with a mega-star. This was my first dramatic acting role and I was
thinking ‘I don’t know if I want to do this. But when she came to work, there was no entourage,
no diva status, no hundred people falling all over her. She just slipped right into the table read and
got to work,” he recalls. Calling her a consummate professional and now a new friend, Perry says
he was always a huge Janet Jackson fan.
The two had hoped to work together on one of Perry’s previous productions, but timing issues
precluded their plans, as Perry’s filming did not coincide with Jackson’s album release schedule.
Disappointed, they vowed to find another project in the future, so when this one came along,
Jackson jumped on board. “I adore Tyler!,” she exclaims, recalling the speed with which she
solidified her participation in the project. “When I received the script, I had a function to go to
that evening, but they wanted me to make a decision right away. So I cancelled my plans and
asked if they’d give me the weekend to read it, take it all in, and figure out my schedule,” she
says. “I thought he had written a wonderful, very, very interesting script.” And from there,
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Jackson was off to Whistler and Pemberton, Canada where the first week of filming was to take
place on location.
Continues Jackson: “I’ve been wrapped up with my music for so many years, but acting is where I
started and it’s a great passion of mine. I thought it would be really nice to ease back into it with
this very sweet movie after so many years of being away.”
Jackson and Malik Yoba portray “Gavin” and “Patricia,” an East coast “power couple” (he’s a
thriving architect and she’s a best-selling author and psychotherapist) who are deeply in love. But
there’s a major caveat in their marriage, which is never to discuss a painful loss that haunts them.
“The thing that makes their relationship work is that they stay away from everything
uncomfortable,” Perry explains.
Yoba agrees. “‘Gavin’ and ‘Patricia’ have the kind of relationship that’s perfect within its
perfection,” he says. “They don’t address any hard questions to each other, so even though their
relationship looks perfect from the outside, there’s still an undercurrent of tension between them,”
he explains. Yoba, a veteran stage and screen actor who recently authored the popular book
Please Return My Phone Call! Preventing the Demise of Personal and Professional Relationships,
believes the key to all great relationships is commitment. “Tyler has a great line in the film. He
says ‘two people have to be willing,’” says Yoba. “You must have that level of commitment
where you don’t give up, because when one person isn’t willing, you can’t make it work. It’s like
one hand clapping.”
In TYLER PERRY’S WHY DID I GET MARRIED?, the couple living without the commitment
Yoba calls ‘essential’ is portrayed by international recording star Jill Scott and veteran actor
Richard T. Jones. As “Sheila,” Scott plays a sympathetic underdog wife trapped in an unfulfilling
marriage with a philandering, yet unapologetic husband whom she will never leave. “I couldn’t
stop reading the script,” says Scott. “It was truthful, funny and relevant, so I wanted to be
involved,” she says.
Because of Scott’s musical accomplishments, it was nothing short of an honor for Tyler Perry to
have her make her feature acting debut in his film. It was also a creative coup to have someone as
sensitive as Scott, whose music embodies the rare and essential qualities of honesty, introspection,
and inspiration, play such a pivotal role in the film.
“Jill is the heroine in our movie,” says Reuben Cannon, Perry’s producing partner and four-time
feature film collaborator. “She must call upon her spiritual gifts and strengths to survive an
abusive marriage,” he explains. “She is outstanding. Her performance is truly beyond words.”
As “Mike,” Jones portrays a cocky investment banker who is myopic in his search for selfindulgence. “I play the bad guy,” says Jones, whose character is brash enough to bring his lover, a
supposed friend of his wife, on the annual weekend retreat with their closest friends.
“Have you ever been in a one of those relationships where you try to push the other person away
without actually saying, ‘Get out’? You try to mess up so many times to make them go and you
can’t believe they’re still staying?” he queries. “Well that’s this relationship. You ask yourself,
‘What do I have to do?’ ”
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Perry says he created this marital scenario as a reflection of what he often sees in marriages today.
“So many couples who have been together for a long time, yet have fallen out of love stay
together anyway,” Perry says. “In this case, ‘Sheila’ is very unhappy and has become overweight,
but she won’t leave because she believes in her heart that if she tries harder, things may work out.
So their relationship is strained and he’s just a complete bastard.”
Scott and Jones had an interesting emotional experience bringing this dynamic to the screen.
Though mutually impressed by each others artistic talents, their goal was to portray an unhappy
couple embroiled in pain and conflict. “‘Mike’ is harsh. ‘Mike’ is cruel and I know he definitely
tries his best to hurt ‘Sheila’’s feelings,” says Scott. “So when Richard says things to me, he’s
such a great actor that I feel like he means it. Afterwards, he always hugs me or wants to kiss me
or crack a joke to let me know, ‘hey, it’s just the script.’”
“There are some things I say to Jill in this film and things that I do, which are shameful,” says
Jones, who in real life is a happily married father of four living in the Los Angeles area. “Jill is
so amazing, she’s just beautiful. I always wanted to let her know I cared about her,” he says.
An obvious lack of self-esteem keeps Scott’s character stuck in such a debasing relationship. To
underscore her vulnerability, Perry made the “Sheila” character severely overweight and asked
Scott to transform herself from a sultry size 14 to a corpulent size 28. To do so, Scott not only
gained 30 pounds for the role, but also wore a custom-made prosthetic “fat suit” that had been
created for her.
“It’s interesting how people would talk to me after I put on the costume,” Scott recollects. “We’d
all be laughing and acting silly and talking, then I’d put on ‘Sheila’’s body and walk like her and
hold myself like her and be really low and heavy. I would notice my cast mates looking at me
with such sadness in their eyes. And I thought, ‘wow, this is going to be deep for me, really
powerful.’ And it has been!”
As Troy, Lamman Rucker co-stars as a kind stranger who stands by Scott’s character when her
husband does not. “There’s a purity, an honesty, a sincerity that comes through in Jill’s music,”
Rucker says, “that ‘real sister-girl, down-to-earth, straight from Philly’ thing. She brings that
same kind of honesty and sincerity to the role.”
It is the humiliation and betrayal that Scott’s character endures which causes the three other
couples to reevaluate their own marriages. Perry portrays a successful pediatrician whose
marriage is on the rocks, and opposite him as “Dianne” is Sharon Leal, who audiences will
remember from DREAMGIRLS. “Dianne” is a career-minded young attorney trying to make
partner at a prestigious East coast practice. She is singular in her motivation to achieve that goal
and all else is secondary, including her husband and child. Though he loves her, Perry’s character
has grown tired of he and his daughter taking a back seat to her profession. “We love each other,”
says Perry, “but we’ve got some major issues that need to be worked out.”
Describing her character as contemporary, Leal says “she is trying to figure out how to balance
success with some of the more traditional qualities that men appreciate from their wives. But
she’s very ambitious and represents a lot of modern women who have not found that balance yet.”
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After meeting a number of talented and deserving actresses, it was Leal’s audition in which she
and Perry became embroiled in an unscripted and spontaneous marital argument that sealed the
role for her. “We were really comfortable with each other and things came easily and just fell into
place,” says Leal, who was thrilled that Perry chose her for the role.
“Tyler Perry is exceptional,” Leal continues, “because he wears so many hats and manages to stay
grounded, calm, efficient and open. He’s also a wonderful director to work with because he gives
you ample time for the rehearsal process and is always willing to explore your ideas and
suggestions.”
As the film unfolds, we discover that Dianne harbors a betrayal that her husband must never
discover. “This is one of those films that’s not supposed to give you answers,” says Leal. “It’s
more of a piece to reflect on as you see yourself mirrored by the lives of these couples.
Hopefully, people will look at it and relate.”
Director-Writer-Producer Perry describes the fourth couple in the film as “ghetto fabulous.” He
cast actress Tasha Smith and actor Michael Jai White as the combative couple who argue publicly
on a regular basis, but adore each other nonetheless. Audiences will remember Smith from
Perry’s DADDY’S LITTLE GIRLS as the chillingly heartless mother “Jennifer.”
This time, Smith plays “Angela,” an outspoken and successful beauty salon owner married to
“Marcus,” an ex-football player whose career ended unexpectedly from an injury. When everyone
gathers for this annual retreat in Colorado, it is “Angela” who chastises “Mike” and the “other
woman” and is relentless about exposing the deception to their friend. “There are people who
want to say stuff, but just don’t say it,” says Smith. “But ‘Angela’ is going to say it – for you, for
your mama, for your brother, for your sister. She’s going to say it for the world!”
White describes his character as laid back and Smith’s as “a take no prisoners” type. They are
opposites in many ways and others might find them ill suited but they are clear on their
relationship. “His friends ask him what he sees in her,” says White, “but sometimes it’s not about
what’s on paper. I think of the lyrics ‘when a man loves a woman, she can do no wrong because
loving eyes will never see.’ That’s how he feels about her,” White explains.
“Angela” and “Marcus” are like many couples who set out to attain one lifestyle, and find
themselves living quite a different one. “Mike” had been on the fast track to a lucrative
professional football career, but suffered an injury. Now, with his dreams dashed and “Angela”’s
hair salon business booming, they have found themselves caught in role reversals. She’s resentful
at being their sole financial provider and his self-esteem is dwindling as the man of the house. To
make matters worse, “Marcus” is embroiled in “baby’s mama drama” with the mother of his
children.
“There’s no manual on having the perfect marriage,” says Smith. “I think the biggest message of
the film is forgiveness and remembering to love, that’s the root of a marriage.”
Because the film centers on the lives of a group of best friends who love each other, camaraderie
punctuated the relationships of the entire ensemble cast. And with many of them being “method
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actors,” who “become” their characters, the actors spent much of their personal time in Atlanta
building their familiarity to help it manifest organically on screen. Therefore, in true method
form, actress Denise Boutte found herself ostracized from the female actresses on the set. Why?
Because she plays the double-crossing vamp who befriends Jill Scott’s character, yet secretly
sleeps with her husband “Mike.”
Boutte recalls dealing with her female co-stars during production. “It was so amazing to be
working with Janet Jackson, who’s a musical legend, and with Jill Scott. And Tasha and Sharon
are such fine actresses,” the actress recollects. “But on set, you’d swear we were mortal enemies
because that’s the way we played it. I’d try not to hang with them too much, really, because it
was like walking into a lion’s den. So I just hung out with the guys because they accepted me—
probably because I flirted with them,” she laughs.
According to the National Center for Health, there are 2,355,005 marriages in the United States
annually (about 600 per day) and 957,200 divorces per year. That means nearly half of all
marriages in America end in divorce. When asked what the most critical key to a successful
marriage is – psychologists, marital counselors, ministers, rabbis, priests and monks alike all point
to one key element – forgiveness. For Perry, this is a common thread in all of his work. “DIARY
OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN dealt with forgiveness and in many ways that theme was also
evident in MADEA’S FAMILY REUNION,” explains Reuben Cannon. “In DADDY’S LITTLE
GIRLS and in this film, characters have to draw upon their spirituality to survive…I’m so proud
of this movie,” Cannon adds, “because it really looks at the complexities of marriage from many
different angles and gives people something to think about while being entertained!”
With TYLER PERRY’S WHY DID I GET MARRIED? his third foray behind a film camera,
Perry’s overall familiarity with the filmmaking process enabled him to more seamlessly
interweave dramatic tension and humor throughout the story. “I made some higher steps and
really grew on this one,” he reflects, “because I’m watching shots now like a technical guy and
looking at how cameras are moving and following where they go,” he says.
Entertainment industry vet Cannon, who is also Perry’s producing partner and four-time feature
film collaborator, says TYLER PERRY’S WHY DID I GET MARRIED? offers a refreshing take
on one of the oldest, most established institutions in this country – marriage. “Marriage, by its
very nature, is complex….so we’re giving audiences an intimate opportunity to see a handful of
couples truly expose themselves and explore the reasons why they got married,” says Cannon.
“It’s an interesting journey.
A casting director for more than 30 years, Cannon began the careers of many well known actors
working in Hollywood today. Most notably, he cast Oprah Winfrey in THE COLOR PURPLE
and Bruce Willis in MOONLIGHTING. For this industry veteran, one of the most gratifying
aspects of teaming with Perry is the opportunity to give deserving actors a platform for their
talent. “While I was casting for all those years, one of my great frustrations was being exposed to
more talent than I could utilize,” says Cannon. “It’s such a joy and a treat for me to work with
Tyler who embraces new talent at every step, whether it’s in front of the camera or behind the
scenes.”
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TYLER PERRY’S WHY DID I GET MARRIED? was shot on location for one week in Whistler
and Pemberton, Canada where many of the film’s scenic vistas and exterior winter scenes were
captured. Production designer Ina Mayhew researched cites in the United States and Canada that
would remain cold and snowy during the month of March, when they were filming. Utah, and
several other cities in the United States, was among their early considerations before finally
settling on Canada. “Whistler was very, very cold and there was lots of snow,” Mayhew recalls,
“so much snow that we had to remove it in order to shoot. Then it started to rain, making the
snow very soft, so we ended up having big machines move it out and bringing snow from
surrounding areas. At times, we had to make fake snow,” she recalls.
The remaining five weeks of production were shot in Atlanta at Tyler Perry Studios where
Mayhew and her design team joined some 100-plus crewmembers to finish filming. There, they
built the interior of the log cabin where many of the scenes take place. “We replicated the cabin in
Canada but made the set larger so that it would be easier to shoot,” she explains. Many details
went into building the set in Atlanta, such as matching the logs on the outside of the Whistler
cabin with those inside.
But perhaps the greatest logistical challenge during production became filming a sequence on
board an Amtrak train filled with passengers, which was traveling from Atlanta towards Alabama.
For the sake of realism, Perry wanted the scene between Marcus and Angela (the couple who must
constantly have a tête-à-tête), to be filmed on an actual train. Cannon explains. “Basically, we
had to board the train, pre-light one particular car, shoot for the duration of the two and a half hour
ride and be ready to disembark the train in our entirety in Alabama, because the next stop after
that was many hours later,” he recalls. “We were not only able to do the shoot, but we left the
train, headed back to the studio and shot another four hours for the rest of the day.”
Perry has high hopes for WHY DID I GET MARRIED?. “This film is also a real departure for
me because in a lot of ways, it’s my first dramatic role,” says Perry, whose two all-time favorite
films are the award-winning dramas THE COLOR PURPLE and SHAWSHANK
REDEMPTION. “I really wanted to show people another side of my work,” he says earnestly. “I
hope people really enjoy it, because I loved making this movie.”
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ABOUT THE CAST
TYLER PERRY (Actor, Writer, Director, Producer)
Tyler Perry went from the poverty-stricken streets of New Orleans to a multimillion-dollar mansion outside
Atlanta. But the real story is that of his journey from homelessness to bliss.
Perry’s rags-to-riches tale is astonishing and inspirational. His younger days were troubled, and he
suffered from endless abuse growing up. The dejection and rejection caused Perry to do some soulsearching as an adult. In 1992, in an effort to find catharsis for his own childhood pain, and inspired by
Oprah Winfrey to put it down on paper, he wrote a series of letters to himself. Those letters would be
transformed into his first hit musical, “I Know I’ve Been Changed.” Perry’s humble spirit and his faith in
God kept him focused. He believed that God was calling him to share his story with as many people as
possible so that he might help others. Perry learned real forgiveness, deep down inside—a forgiveness that
leads to success in the soul. He chose the stage life as a vehicle, and this new life has been a learning
process, full of hard work. But now Perry has reached out to millions across the country and in doing so
has tremendously altered how people perceive and attend urban theater.
In 2005, Tyler Perry took the nation by storm when the movie he wrote, produced, and starred in, DIARY
OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN, opened #1 at the box office. In its first week on sale, the DVD sold nearly
2.5 million copies. At the same time, Perry was starring nightly across the country in a sold-out stage show
he’d also written, produced and scored—“Madea Goes to Jail”—even as another one of his productions,
“Meet the Browns,” was touring nationally. Together, the two productions sold out more than 500 shows
in theaters from coast to coast. Every week in 2005, 35,000 people saw a Tyler Perry production.
Since making his film debut with DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN, Tyler Perry has become a
multimedia phenomenon with a roster of hugely successful film, stage, television, and book projects. His
second feature film, MADEA’S FAMILY REUNION, also opened #1 at the North American box office
and the combined sales of his nine DVDs have sold over 11 million units. Perry's first book, Don't Make a
Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings: Madea's Uninhibited Commentaries on Life and Love debuted at #1
on the New York Times' hardcover nonfiction bestseller list and remained in the Top 10 for eight weeks.
Perry’s third successful theatrical release was DADDY’S LITTLE GIRLS, which opened on February 14,
2006 nationwide. Most recently, Perry made television history when his new comedy series, “House of
Payne, debuted on TBS and became the highest rated first-run syndicated cable show ever.
He has also completed a ten-episode pilot for a television series based on the hit play, “Meet the Browns.”
Other projects currently in preproduction include a 1940’s drama entitled JAZZMAN.
JANET JACKSON (Patricia)
Janet Jackson is a visionary and trendsetting, international music icon who has created some of the most
innovative, electrifying and highly personal work in pop music history.
“I like to think that my future and my past meet in my present,” Janet says. “They merge to make me who I
am. For half of my forty years on the planet, I’ve been an independent artist. For good or bad, I’ve made
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my own choices. That’s a beautiful blessing. And this is a beautiful moment to consider where I’ve been,
where I’m going and, most of all, where I am now.”
In 1986, Janet Jackson exploded on the international pop music scene, enlisting Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis to
help her gain “Control.” As a child, teen and adult actress, she has acted in a variety of sitcoms and TV
dramas including “Good Times”, “A New Kind of Family”, “Diff’rent Strokes”, “Fame”, “The Love
Boat”, and “Saturday Night Live.” Jackson has also appeared in feature films such POETIC JUSTICE
with Tupac Shakur, and NUTTY PROFESSOR II: THE KLUMPS with Eddie Murphy.
Her second album, “Rhythm Nation” added to Janet’s public persona something new: a fierce social
conscience that addressed the issues of racism and societal intolerance. She dominated the Grammys with
her slew of number one hits and her “Rhythm Nation” tour, the first of her career, set box office records
around the world. Her superstardom was firmly established. Her first record of the nineties “Janet,”
widened her musical aesthetic to include the exploration of deep and lyrical sensuality. A Rolling Stone
cover photograph quickly earned iconic status. With its wall-to-wall hits, “Janet” became the biggest
record of her career. “Again” a #1 single from the album, was nominated for a Golden Globe and
Academy Award.
Later in the nineties, the “Velvet Rope” became the most introspective of her albums. Another runaway
smash, it was time for Janet to fearlessly take her fans behind the “Velvet Rope” of her private thoughts,
dreams and desires. The new century produced two platinum-selling successes: “All For You” and “Damita
Jo,” bold ventures into her unique style of autobiographical storytelling.
“I’m proud that for twenty years people have responded to my work,” Janet says reflectively. “I’m proud to
have stayed in the game and survived. And I’m proud that I’ve remained true to myself...” Janet gave us
extraordinary range of her talent in “20 Y.O.,” her last album. As she has done for the past two decades,
she not only co-wrote the songs but co-produced the record as well. “20 Y.O.” moves ahead, even as it
borrows from hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa in “Get It Out Me,” a song that, according to Jackson,
deals directly with freakery.
“I’m excited—and so lucky—to have fans whose devotion has sustained me over two amazing decades,”
she says. Janet is currently at work on her next album.
JILL SCOTT (Shelia)
Jill Scott is a North Philly native who became part of the international music consciousness with the release
of “Who Is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1”, which achieved double-platinum status and earned her
NAACP Image Awards, trophies from both Billboard and Soul Train and the honor of sharing the stage
with Aretha Franklin for VH1’s Divas Live. She graced magazine covers (and was voted among People’s
50 Most Beautiful for 2001), contributed editorials and blessed the national television stages of “Oprah”,
“David Letterman”, “Jay Leno” and “The View.” After touring the world, she released a real, live album
with some new cuts, 2001’s “Experience: Jill Scott 826+” which spawned the Grammy-nominated “A
Long Walk.”
Between touring, Jill has directed a video for Hidden Beach label-mate, trombonist Jeff Bradshaw and
appeared on “Sesame Street” in celebration of its 33rd year. Her original compositions were featured on
the soundtracks for BROWN SUGAR, RUSH HOUR 2, DOWN TO EARTH, KINGDOM COME and the
RED STAR SOUNDS compilation. Jill made her primetime sitcom debut with a four-episode run on
UPN’s “Girlfriends,” starred in Showtime’s “Cave Dwellers” and crafted a book of poetry, entitled simply,
“The Minutes, The Moments, The Hours” (St. Martin Press). The album “Beautifully Human,” Words &
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Sounds, Vol. 2, was nominated for a Grammy for Best R&B Album and won the Best Urban/Alternative
Performance Grammy for the single “Cross My Mind.”
Jill began working on THE REAL THING in 2006, stopping during the process to appear in the Dakota
Fanning movie HOUNDDOG in which she plays Big Momma Thornton, the artist who originally sang the
Elvis Presley hit.
Jill has her first major starring role in TYLER PERRY’S WHY DID I GET MARRIED?
MALIK YOBA (Gavin)
Malik Yoba is a well-respected actor who is perhaps best known for his role in the hit movie COOL
RUNNINGS and on the popular Fox television series “New York Undercover.” Through his work in a
variety of mediums, Yoba has proven himself to be an artist dedicated to raising consciousness, whether he
is working as an actor, musician, inspirational speaker, playwright, or author.
Yoba has appeared in more than 20 films including COPLAND, SMOKE, BLUE IN THE FACE,
HOOKED UP HARLEM ARIA, VOTE FOR ME, RIDE and DREAMING IN BLACK AND WHITE,
winner of ‘Best Film’ at the 2003 Phoenix Film Festival, the comedy KIDS IN AMERICA also starring
George Wendt, Rosanna Arquette and Nicole Richie, CRIMINAL starring John C. Reilly and Diego Luna
and the independent feature THERE JUST MY FRIENDS.
Yoba’s television credits include a recurring role as “Ice” on the Emmy Award winning comedy series
“Arrested Development” for Fox Television. He also starred on the TNT series “Bull” and NBC’s
“Kingpin.” Yoba also had a recurring role on “Girlfriends” and the FX Network series “Thief” starring
Andre Braugher and Linda Hamilton.
Yoba’s popular book Please Return My Phone Call! Preventing the Demise of Personal and Professional
Relationships is a handbook for business and interpersonal relationships, which offers insight into
improving interpersonal communication, integrity, accountability and leadership.
Born and raised in New York City, Yoba likes to say he’s not a product of his urban upbringing, but a
progression. Prior to his career in entertainment, Yoba was a full-time educator working with the nonprofit youth empowerment organization, City Kids Foundation, in both New York and later Los Angeles
where he founded a chapter. He has also worked internationally with young people from Johannesburg
Secondary School in South Africa, and the youth leadership conference in Belize and Central America and
has been recognized by or worked with President Bill Clinton, UNICEF, The Congressional Black Caucus
and The Ethiopian Children’s Fund.
RICHARD T. JONES (Mike)
Richard T. Jones has earned a well-deserved reputation in Hollywood as one of the most versatile actors
working in the business today.
His film credits include the upcoming film VANTAGE POINT and a starring role in G, as well as roles in
COLLATERAL, opposite Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx, TWISTED, PHONE BOOTH, LOCKDOWN,
THE WOOD with Omar Epps and Taye Diggs, KISS THE GIRLS starring Morgan Freeman and Ashley
Judd, THE TRIGGER EFFECT, Penny Marshall's RENAISSANCE MAN and the Oscar nominated
WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT.
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On television, Jones is perhaps best known for his role as Bruce Van Excel on the CBS hit drama
JUDGING AMY. Among his other television credits include the upcoming new television drama series
SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES based on the TERMINATOR films, GIRLFRIENDS, a recurring role
on UPN's SEX, LOVE AND SECRETS, CSI: MIAMI, DIRT, LAS VEGAS, the tele-film RIDING THE
BUS WITH MY SISTER, directed by Angelica Houston and starring Rosie O'Donnell and Andie
MacDowell, Steven Bochco's BROOKLYN SOUTH, ALLY MCBEAL, and NYPD BLUE.
Born in Japan, Jones studied acting at Tuskegee University. He resides in Southern California with his
wife and four children.
MICHAEL JAI WHITE (Marcus)
Michael J. White's first major starring role and breakout performance came in the 1995 HBO film TYSON
as "Iron" Mike. He later starred in the 1997 movie SPAWN, for which he was nominated for Best Male
Newcomer for the Blockbuster Entertainment Awards. White also starred opposite Jean Claude Van
Damme in UNIVERSAL SOLDIER: THE RETURN. In 2001, he starred opposite fellow martial artist
Steven Segal in EXIT WOUNDS and in 2003, he starred in Busta Rhymes' and Mariah Carey's music
video “I Know What You Want.” Among his other film credits include THE TOXIC AVENGER PART II
and TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II: THE SECRET OF THE OOZE. He has just completed a
role in the new BATMAN, and Oct. 15th he begins shooting BLOOD AND BONE, as the title character
(Bone) and he is producing. Also, he segues after that into BLACK DYNAMITE (Nov. 26th), he is the star
and title character and co-wrote the screenplay and also is producing.
In addition to his on-screen roles, White's voice-over work includes the hit shows: “Static Shock”, “Justice
League”, and the upcoming “Spawn” series. He also has a recurring role in Tyler’s series “House of
Payne.”
An accomplished martial artist, White holds seven legitimate black belts in Shotokan, Tae Kwon Do,
Kobudo, Goju Ryu, Tang Soo Do, Wushu and Kyokushi. He has a specific focus in Kyokushin (although
his style incorporates aspects of many different martial arts forms), and also showcases his martial arts
skills in the direct-to-DVD film UNDISPUTED II: LAST MAN STANDING. White began martial arts
training at the age of 7.
LAMMAN RUCKER (Troy)
Lamman Rucker was born in Pittsburgh, PA and grew up in Washington, DC.
Though an educator, athlete & entrepreneur, Mr. Rucker may be recognized to most as Mona's handsome
boyfriend 'Chase' on UPN's "Half & Half" as well as his loveable bad boy characters in daytime: 'Marshall
Travers' on CBS's "As The World Turns" and 'the Dragon-Garret Willliams' on ABC's "All My Children".
He has also been a memorable guest star on “Law & Order”, “All Of Us”, “House Of Payne” and the
popular TV movie mini-series "The Temptations" as 'Jimmy Ruffin'.
On stage, Lamman received a 2002 Audelco nomination for his incredible portrayal of Jason in Euripidies'
"Medea" and boasts of several other strong reviews and accomplishments in the theatre. Mr. Rucker is a
founding ensemble member of the 'Black Gents of Hollywood' - an L.A.-based all black male theatre
company whose powerful award-winning play "WEBEIME" is currently taking the country by storm
(www.MySpace.com/BlackGents)! A graduate of the illustrious Duke Ellington School of the Arts in
Washington, DC, Lamman's accomplishments also include a NFAA Presidential Scholarship in the Arts
nomination, Drama & Musical Theatre training at Carnegie-Mellon University, a full scholarship to the
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Berkshire Theatre Festival and having romantic leads in plays and musicals like "Hot Snow" (NBTF),
"Nerfertari Rising" (Kuntu Repertory), "Pain In My Heart" (New Federal Theatre), "Perfect Mate", and
"Sweet Charity", to name a few.
Mr. Rucker is an activist and spokesperson for several non-profit organizations and community action
initiatives
including
A.H.E.A.D.,
Inc.
(www.aheadinc.org),
Inner
City
Industry
(www.innercityindustry.org), BET's Rap-It-Up campaign (www.RapItUpPresents.com), the Black AIDS
Institute (www.BlackAIDS.org) and other grass-roots organizations across the country leading the way in
uplifting families and mobilizing communities to encourage prevention, education and testing initiatives
for HIV/AIDS and other issues.
Lamman can be seen starting this October 12th in "Why Did I Get Married?" with an all-star cast that
includes Jill Scott, Janet Jackson, and Tyler Perry.
Mr. Rucker is currently starring in award-winning romantic comedy "I'm Through With White Girls - The
Inevitable Undoing of Jay Brooks" (www.turnsoul.com) which is touring the international festival circuit
and in negotiations for studio distribution. In 2008, Lamman will also star in Tyler Perry's MEET THE
BROWNS (starring Angela Bassett) along with gritty basketball-themed Michael Roiff drama, BALL
DON’T LIE, with Mykelti Williamson, Steve Harris, Robert Wisdom, Harold Perrineau and Chris
"Ludacris" Bridges.
SHARON LEAL (Dianne)
Sharon Leal was born in Tucson, Arizona and raised in Northern California. At an early age, she began
singing and eventually discovered her passion for acting while attending Roosevelt High School for the
Performing Arts.
Leal’s professional career began in regional productions like Ain’t Misbehavin’ Into The Woods and Little
Shop of Horrors name a few. Soon thereafter, she moved to New York and landed major roles in the
Broadway hits, Miss Saigon and Rent. While in New York, Leal staged cabarets at B Smith’s, The Violet
and Steve McGraw’s. She continued to hone her skills as she starred in the original musical, Bright Lights
Big City at the New York Theater Workshop, also being featured on the production’s soundtrack. Soon
thereafter, Leal work shopped an original production at The Manhattan Theater Club entitled Stormy
Weather, in which she starred as the legendary Lena Horne.
Leal’s film credits include best supporting actress at The New York Independent Film Festival for the short
film WHAT ARE THE ODDS and a role in the Golden Globe Award winning film DREAMGIRLS
opposite Beyoncé Knowles and Jamie Foxx. Leal also stars in the upcoming Screen Gems film THIS
CHRISTMAS with an ensemble cast including Regina King, Mekhi Phifer, and Nia Long.
Leals’ television credits include a series regular role on David E. Kelley’s Emmy-Award winning hit
“Boston Public,” as well as guest-starring roles on “LAX”, “Las Vegas” , and “CSI: Miami.”
TASHA SMITH (Angela)
As a dedicated and consummate performer, Tasha Smith brings style and intense character portrayals to the
screen. Her outstanding performances have garnered widespread reactions from audiences and critics
alike. Tyler Perry was so impressed with her stellar work, that he cast her to star in two of his films,
including the latest, “WHY DID I GET MARRIED?” (Lionsgate), along-side Janet Jackson. Her
accolades are still resonating from Perry’s “DADDY’S LITTLE GIRLS” (Lionsgate), opposite Gabrielle
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Union and Idris Elba, portraying Jennifer, the corrupt, vindictive ex-wife of Elba’s character, Monty. On
and off the screen she seems to naturally command attention. Recent work also includes Russ Parr’s
independent comedy, “THE BUSINESS,” with Kevin Hart, Kim Whitley and David Alan Grier.
Tasha has played a wide range of roles in such feature films as “ATL” (Warner Brothers) with T.I. and
Mykelti Williamson, “THE GOOD MOTHER” (Sony/Screen Gems) with Angie Harmon and Joel Gretsch,
and “THE WHOLE TEN YARDS” (Warner Brothers) with Bruce Willis and Matthew Perry. She has also
starred in the independent films, “MILES FROM HOME” with Meagan Good and Ty Hodges, and
“PLAYA’S BALL,” with Allen Payne and Elise Neal.
Tasha is also well-known for her critically-acclaimed portrayal of the drug-addicted Ronnie Boyce in
HBO’s Emmy Award-winning mini-series, “THE CORNER,” directed by Charles S. Dutton. She has
guest starred on such popular television shows as “NIP/TUCK,” “AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL,”
“GIRLFRIENDS,” “WITHOUT A TRACE,” and “STRONG MEDICINE,” among others. Smith has also
served as the Executive Producer and Host of her own talk show for the Oxygen Network, “TASHA
VISION,” guest hosted the late night show, “LATER WITH GREG KINNEAR,” and recently appeared as
a Field Correspondent on “THE TYRA BANKS SHOW.”
Smith takes the time to share her inspirational life story through motivational speaking, as well as mentors
emerging actors through the Tasha Smith Actors Workshop (TSAW). A native of Camden, New Jersey,
Tasha was raised by a single mother and has an identical twin sister and a younger sister. In her spare time,
she enjoys cooking, working out, rollerblading, traveling, and playing cards with friends. She resides in
Los Angeles, California.
DENISE BOUTTE (Trina)
While growing up in the small town of Maurice, Louisiana, Denise Boutté dreamed a more practical dream
of becoming a doctor, while conquering this “mystical” place called Hollywood and becoming a film and
TV star never really crossed her mind. Following graduation from North Vermilion High School and
thereafter obtaining a degree in Mass Communications from Louisiana State University, Denise’s creative
intuition led her to the world of advertising where she quickly became a respected account executive at
various leading Dallas, Texas-based advertising agencies, tending to the clients of various brands including
Pampers, Fossil, Mary Kay Cosmetics, among others. While overseeing commercial and photo shoots for
her clients’ campaigns, Denise was introduced to life “on-set” and became fascinated by the endless
possibilities this new world offered.
Before long, following an introduction to a local talent agent, Denise found herself in front of the lens for a
variety of print and commercial campaigns. A series of introductions landed her a talent manager in
Hollywood, and Denise decided to take a leap of faith, packed her truck and headed West.
In less than two years, Denise has emerged as one of Hollywood’s busiest new faces, highlighted with
guest and recurring roles on numerous popular TV shows, including “Everybody Hates Chris”, “Boston
Legal”, “Girlfriends”, “Days of Our Lives”, “Cuts” and “Noah’s Arc.” On the big screen, Denise is
featured in lead roles in the soon to be released SISTER’S KEEPER, NOLA, BEHIND THE SMILE,
PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED and WELCOME TO HOLLYWOOD, among others. Most
recently, Denise has teamed up with entertainment pioneer, Tyler Perry, playing the series regular role of
“Sasha Bowman” in “Meet The Browns,” his next highly-anticipated TV series.
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ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS
TYLER PERRY (Actor, Writer, Director, Producer)
See “About the Cast” section.
REUBEN CANNON (Producer)
Moving from Chicago to Los Angeles with very little knowledge of the film industry, Reuben Cannon
began his career in Hollywood in the mailroom at Universal Studios, also known as the “executive training
program.” After years of hard work, Reuben’s work ethic, social skills, and rich imagination were
recognized by Universal Studios casting executives. With a keen eye for talent and a burning desire to
master the art of casting, Cannon moved quickly up the ranks of the department. Reuben’s talent was soon
also acknowledged by the entire industry, so much so that he was eventually hired by Warner Bros.
television to head their casting department.
After years of discovering some of the biggest names in film and TV – including Bruce Willis, Oprah
Winfrey, Spike Lee, and Whoopi Goldberg – Cannon decided it was time to move onto his real passion:
producing. Some of Cannon’s early producing credits include the TV movie “THE WOMEN OF
BREWSTER PLACE” with Oprah Winfrey and Cicely Tyson; and such features as DOWN IN THE
DELTA, directed by Dr. Maya Angelou; Spike Lee’s GET ON THE BUS; LOVE DON’T COST A
THING with Nick Cannon; and WOMAN THOU ART LOOSED, based on the book by Bishop T.D.
Jakes.
In the summer of 2004 Reuben Cannon Productions formed a production partnership with Tyler Perry
Company that would prove to be a match made in heaven. Together they produced two films DIARY OF
MAD BLACK WOMAN and MADEA’S FAMILY REUNION which both opened at Number One at the
box office and grossed over $100 million. They also released DADDY’S LITTLE GIRLS on February 14,
2006. They also produced their first television series “HOUSE OF PAYNE,” which tested around the
nation with outstanding results. In 2006, Turner Broadcasting signed an unprecedented deal to distribute
this television series for 100 episodes. When the show debuted in first-run syndication HOUSE OF
PAYNE made television history as the highest rated first-run cable series of all-time. They have completed
a ten-episode pilot for yet another television series based on Tyler Perry’s hit play, MEET THE BROWNS.
Other projects currently in preproduction include a 1940’s drama entitled JAZZMAN.
Cannon has received an Honorary Doctorate of Human Letters from Morehouse College. His work was
recognized at the 2002 NAACP Image Awards when Daimler/Chrysler honored him with the Behind the
Lens Award for his contributions to both film and TV. Mr. Cannon is also a long-standing member of the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.
ROGER M. BOBB (Co-Producer)
Roger M. Bobb's career in film began as an Assistant Director. Over the last decade, he has been the
producer or assistant director on more than 40 feature films and television shows.
Bobb’s collaboration with Tyler Perry began as an assistant director on Tyler’s first film DIARY OF A
MAD BLACK WOMAN. Bobb co-produced Perry’s hit comedy MADEA’S FAMILY REUNION and his
last feature film DADDY’S LITTLE GIRLS. Bobb is currently Supervising Producer on the new
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groundbreaking Tyler Perry television series HOUSE OF PAYNE starring Allen Payne. The show made
television history when it debuted this season as the highest rated first-run syndicated cable show of alltime. Bobb will also serve as Supervising Producer on Perry’s new television pilot “Meet The Browns”
and is co-producer the upcoming MEET THE BROWNS feature film.
Bobb also produced the independent film PREACHING TO THE CHOIR starring Patti Labelle and
Tichina Arnold, which was nominated for a 2006 NAACP Image Award for Best Independent Film.
He is the only two-time winner of the Best Film Award at the American Black Film Festival and became
the youngest African-American First AD in the Director’s Guild of America. Bobb was recently named by
The Network Journal Magazine as one of the top 40 executives under 40. Born in London and raised in
Brooklyn, his film career began in 1995 when he was accepted into the Director’s Guild of America's
prestigious Assistant Director Trainee program. Under this program, he was fortunate enough to work on
projects from such notable directors as Woody Allen, Mike Nichols and James Mangold.
Upon completing the program, he worked within the New York independent film community as an
assistant director and quickly rose to the role of producer. His many credits include THE BELIEVER,
NYPD BLUE, NEW YORK UNDERCOVER, COPLAND, WITNESS TO THE MOB, and STATE
PROPERTY 2. Bobb attended Brooklyn College and the School Of Visual Arts.
JOE GENIER (Co-Producer)
Joe Genier collaborates for the third time with Tyler Perry having co-produced Perry’s films DIARY OF A
MAD BLACK WOMAN and the upcoming MEET THE BROWNS.
A veteran filmmaker, Genier has produced and managed more than 50 feature films and television
productions in a dozen countries. His credits include PERFECT HOLIDAY, WAR, PEACEFUL
WARRIOR, THE COOKOUT, DOWN IN THE VALLEY, AMERICAN PIE: BAND CAMP, ROCKETS’
RED GLARE, and AU PAIR.
Most recently Genier co-founded Push Worldwide, the new distribution division of Capital Arts
Entertainment, with his partners Mike Elliott and Rob Kerchner.
Genier began his production career with Eastman Kodak in New York, before moving to multi-national
projects with Hartmann International, and then line producing locally and internationally for Fox Family
and Showtime. He moved on to cover international sales for independent companies at the AFM and
Cannes film markets.
Returning to filmmaking, Genier joined Maple Palm Productions as its head of production, before joining
Capital Arts in 1998 in the same capacity. At Capital Arts, he continues to successfully oversee both inhouse productions as well as outside productions for such companies as Warner Bros, Universal,
Lionsgate, and Fox.
Genier is a graduate of Cornell University and the University of Paris.
MAYSIE HOY, A.C.E. (Editor)
Maysie Hoy was born in Vancouver, Canada, where she received her theater training. At the urging of her
acting teacher, she went to a performance of The Experimental Wing, a branch of The San Francisco
Committee, an improvisational troupe, and there she became inspired by their spontaneity. That summer
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she went to San Francisco and studied with "The Wing" and "The Committee" when she returned "The
Good Will Store" an improvisational theater company was formed with Ms. Hoy as the artistic director.
For the next two years, with the aid of several government grants her company performed and taught Viola
Spolin's theater games in schools and correctional institutes. During this time she was cast in Robert
Altman's MCCABE AND MRS. MILLER.
After disbanding the "The Good Will Store" she moved to Los Angeles and for the next eight years she
worked and appeared in Robert Altman's critically acclaimed films, CALIFORNIA SPLIT, NASHVILLE,
and THREE WOMEN AND A WEDDING.
It was on Altman's BUFFALO BILL AND THE INDIAN that she donned several production hats starting
with research, wardrobe, working on the set and eventually with the film editors. During this time she was
also an assistant film editor on several Alan Rudolph films, WELCOME TO L.A. and REMEMBER MY
NAME.
Her editing credits include TYLER PERRY'S DADDY'S LITTLE GIRLS, THE JOY LUCK CLUB,
BROKEN BRIDGES, TIME BOMB, THE CELESTINE PROPHECY-THE MOVIE, SMILE, CHASING
PAPI, CHRISTMAS IN THE CLOUDS, THE WARDEN, FREEDOM SONG, CRAZY IN ALABAMA,
LIFE TASTES GOOD, WHAT DREAMS MAY COME (shared credit), LOVE JONES, FREEWAY,
SMOKE, and THE PLAYER (co-editor).
Ms. Hoy is an alumna of the American Film Institute's Directing Women's Workshop. She is on the Board
of Directors in the Motion Picture Editor's Guild and is a member of A.C.E. She has been featured with
thirty accomplished craftswomen in a book called Great Women in Films.
KEITH G. LEWIS (Costume Designer)
Keith G. Lewis is an alumni of The North Carolina School of the Arts. He served as a wardrobe supervisor
for many years with an Emmy nomination for the HBO film "Warm Springs." He has served as the
costumer on all of Tyler Perry's feature films as well as the pilot's for his television series “House of
Payne.”
JOEL C. HIGH (Music Supervisor)
Over the last decade, Joel C. High created and supervised the music departments for two of the leading
independent studios in the industry: Trimark Pictures and Lionsgate. He built the publishing catalog for
both companies and started the boutique label Lionsgate Records. In addition, he oversaw the music for the
growing Television group at Lionsgate.
Joel is the music executive behind such films as SAW, GIRL WITH THE PEARL EARRING and the
documentary LEONARD COHEN I’M YOUR MAN. He spearheaded Lionsgate’s first Academy Award
nomination in the Original Song category for Best Picture winner CRASH. Joel served as the music
supervisor for MOSTER’S BALL; TYLER PERRY’S DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN,
MADEA’S FAMILY REUNION and DADDY’S LITTE GIRLS; IN THE MIX, starring Usher; Rob
Zombie's THE DEVIL’S REJECTS; AKEELAH AND THE BEE and STRANGER WITH CANDY. Joel
is currently the principal executive at creative control Entertainment, a multi-faceted music supervision and
consultation company, with diverse clients ranging from independent studios to international governments.
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Cast
TERRY
DIANNE
PATRICIA
GAVIN
SHELIA
MIKE
ANGELA
MARCUS
TRINA
TROY
PAM
KEISHA
PROFESSOR
JAY
WALTER
BARTENDER
TICKET ATTENDANT
SECRETARY
FUR SALES LADY
MOUNTAIN WOMAN
MOUNTAIN MAN
STUDENT #1
STUDENT #2
STUDENT #3
STUDENT #4
Dog
STUNT COORDINATOR (Atlanta)
STUNT COORDINATOR (Canada)
Unit Production Manager
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Tyler Perry
Sharon Leal
Janet Jackson
Malik Yoba
Jill Scott
Richard T. Jones
Tasha Smith
Michael Jai White
Denise Boutte
Lamman Rucker
Keesha Sharp
Kaira Whitehead
Sheri Mann Stewart
Brian Bremer
Jamie Moore
Bart Hansard
Randall Sims
Tina Lee
Desiree Zurowski
Darla Vandenbossche
Sean Tyson
Christa Lamos
Dah-Uh Morrow
Joniece Abbott-Pratt
Greyson Chadwick
Fifi the Dog
Guss Williams
John Kralt
Joseph P. Genier
Unit Production Manager
First Assistant Director
Key Second Assistant Director
Executive in Charge of Production
Production Supervisor
A-Camera Operator
B-Camera Operator
First Assistant "A" Camera
First Assistant "B" Camera
Second Assistant "A" Camera
Second Assistant "B" Camera
Second Assistant "B" Camera
"B" Camera Operator
First Camera Assistant
Second Camera Assistant
Camera Assistant
Film Loader
Video Assist
Unit Photographers
Jennifer L. Booth
Roger M. Bobb
Angelique Bones
Donna Sloan
Karen Gorodetzky
Paul Varrieur, S.O.C.
Christopher Jones
Kate Butler
David Galbraith
Josh Hancher
Trey Twitty
Gray W. Hemphil, III
Edwin Myers
Stephen Crocker
Thomas Sorlie
Joseph Thomas
Robert A. McMahon
Tez Val
Sherri Angela Leger
Taifa Graves
Alfeo Dixon
Quantrell D. Colbert
First Assistant Editor
Editorial Production Assistant
Melissa Gearhart
Alex Durham
Post Production Supervisor
Post Production Manager
Post Production Coordinator
Carl Pedregal
Mark W. McCoy
Cortney Haile
Post Production Accounting
Emily Rice
Liam Hearne
Script Supervisor
Production Sound Mixer
Boom Operator
Sound Utility/2nd Boom Operator
Key Grip
Best Boy Grip
Dolly Grip
Grips
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Gail Hunter
Shirley Libby, C.A.S.
Drew Ponder
Christopher Ian Bush
J. Wayne Parker
Eddie Evans
Michael Fedack
James "Tripp" Pair, III
Mike Besaw
William Allen Evans
Levi Loy
Rigging Grip
Gaffer
Best Boy Electric
Electricians
Rigging Gaffer
Rigging Best Boy
Art Director
Art Department Coordinator
Art Department Production Assistant
Set Decorator
Set Dressing Buyer
Leadman
Set Dressers
On Set Dresser
Scenic Charge
Scenic Foreman
Frederick Scott Trimble
Leon Hector
Brigid Lynn Cappelletti
West Chambless
Ron Chambley
Michael Pilcher
Randy Tharpe
Gina Cassidy
Gary R. Oldknow
David McLean
Donny Fowler
Chris Antignane
Jonathan Hilton
Brent D. Bazinski
David Parker
Chad Schroeder
Troy Toebben
Lauren Fitzsimmons
Brenda M. Findley
Semret Fesseha
C. Lance Totten, SDSA
Mary M. Stacy
Daniel B. Foster
Christopher N. Wdowin
James R. Vasilovic
Daniel J Naddy, Jr.
David Gunter
Jaye Walker
Michael Sullivan
Dennis N. Wood
Property Master
Assistant Property Master
Prop Assistant
James B. Brothers
Ellen Kerr
Todd Sayre
Painters
Danny S. Cochran
Jeffery L. Ellis
Michael O'Mara
Construction Coordinator
General Foreman
Carpenters
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Jay Womer
Russell C. Dickerson
Charles R. Gunter
Jeff Gibbs
Daniel W. Jones
David E. Moore
Dan Mott
Brian D. Smith
Thomas Sullivan
Prop Makers
Utility
Assistant Costume Designer
Costume Supervisor
Key Costumer
Costumer to Mr. Perry and Ms. Scott
Costumers
Tailor
Seamstress
Costume Production Assistants
Department Head Makeup
Key Makeup
1st Assistant Makeup
Additional Makeup
Department Head Hairstylist
Key Hairstylist
Additional Hair
Location Manager
Assistant Location Manager
Location Assistants
Location Production Assistants
Transportation Coordinator
Transportation Captain
Drivers
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Steven H. Boler
Patrick Martin
Ronny Breedlove
Phil Proctor
David H. Nash
Cristina Lucia Cesari
Daniel A. Elliott
Timothy Shane Johnson
James Karhan
Michael D. Brushaber
Fred T. Holloway
Matthew Mott
Sekinah Brown
Carol A. Sadler
Rhonney Greene
Barbara Vasquez
Jeannette Guillermo
Iliana Sancher
Sylvia Akuchie
Gertrude (Gigi) Moore
Cindy A. Ganoe
Kate Duke
Lonnie McQuarters
Patrice Coleman
Ellie Winslow
Carol Rasheed
Denise K. Tunnell
Dionne Wynn
Char Coats-Crump
T. A. Henderson
Andrea C. Brotherton
Delisa Hunter
Bryan Whisnant
John H. Findley III
Karen Mason
Seth Zimmerman
Adam H. Miller
Brett Burkholder
Cindy Parker
J. L. Parker
Sean E. Marshall
Noah J. Wuellner
Dennis Carter
Trish Sammons
John M. Carlisle
Randall Southerland
Tim Lambert
Mack Chapman
Roy Rogers
Royce Taffar
Ralph Strickland, Jr.
Janet Perrotti
Sandra Waters
Wayne Mercer
Peter C. McGoran
Josh Gould
Mike 'Kojak' Robinson
Jerry Carter
Bruce Crawford
Barbara Crawford
Production Office Coordinator
Assistant Production Coordinator
Travel Coordinator
Office Production Assistants
Second Second Assistant Director
Key Set Production Assistant
Set Production Assistants
Production Accountant
First Assistant Accountant
Second Assistant Accountant
Payroll Accountant
Accounting Clerk
Assistant to Michael Paseornek
Assistant to Donna Sloan
Assistant to John Sacchi
Executive Assistant to Tyler Perry
Assistant to Tyler Perry
Executive Assistant to Reuben Cannon
Executive Assistant to Roger Bobb
Assistant to Ms. Jackson
Assistant to Ms. Scott
Steve Cubine
Valencia Y. Hawkins
Reagan L. Thomas
Shantell Fancher
Sommer Bunkley
Rhonda Guthrie
Elliot C. Holmes
Crystle Roberson
Kristin Topps
Jessie Sasser Daniels
Harmony Wertham
Deborah A. Evans
Adrienne Swan
Lisa C. Collins
Harold R. Caldwell
Winnie Murungi
Bree Bailey
Ami Cohen
Hernany Perla
Ozzie Areu
Daisy Loney
Abbey Lessanu
Latisha Fortune
Jessica Davenport
Alexis Bell
Animal Handling provided by Atlanta Dog Works
Animal Handler
Carol Tresan
Animal Trainer
Greg Tresan
Technocrane
Special Effects Coordinator
Caterer
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Joe Cuzan
Bob Shelley
TomKats Movie Catering
Chef
Cooks
Craft Service(s)
Craft Service Assistant
Medic
Clearance Coordinator
Rights & Clearances by
Unit Publicist
EPK
Toney Lewis
Hakim Shakoor
Jennifer DiQuollo
Konrad Q. Lewis
Norman P. Martin
Megan Hooks
Jasmyne Flowers
Stan S. Swofford
Anthony Fullard
Alan Kindree
Amanda Shamis
Entertainment Clearances, Inc
Laura Sevier
Cassandra Barbour
Anna Fuson/Red Sea Entertainment
Jonas Stolpe
Local Casting Supervisor
Local Casting Coordinator
Abbey Lessanu
Alpha Tyler
Extras Casting Coordinator
Extras Casting Assistants
Heather Bivens
Tiffany M. Johnson
Clive A. Bailey, Jr.
Frank Capek
Fawn Johnson
Adrianna Prince
John Pleasant
Extras Casting Intern
Studio Services Manager
Police Coordinator
Police
Bodyguard
Production Assistants
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Michael "Fletch" Fletcher
Lieutenant Michael Smith
Earl P. Britman
Donna M. Chambers
L.B. Chappell
Scott Geoffrion
Lawrence Gilbert
Alonza B. Houser
James E. Keheley
Daud Sheikh
Michael E. Skillman
Thomas Richard Sutton Jr.
Styron Traylor
Howard L. Tucker
Scott McElroy
William C. Cobbs IV
Michael Germon
Gala D. Goodwin
Evans Griffin
Justin Hosp
Samuel Jerome Johnson
Winifred Murungi
Thomas H. Stewart
Canadian Crew
Production Manager
Simon Abbott
Canadian Production Services
Ogden Gavanski
A-Camera Operator
First Assistant A-Camera
Second Assistant A-Camera
B-Camera Operator
First Assistant B Camera
Second Assistant B Camera
Camera Trainee
Still Photographer
Wescam Operator
Video Playback Tech
Sound Mixer
Boom Operator
Sound Assistant
Cable Puller
Key Grip
Best Boy Grip
Dolly Grip
Grips
Gaffer
Best Boy Electric
Electricians
Genny Operator
Art Director
Set Decorator
Buyer
Lead Dresser
Dressers
On Set Dresser
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Cliff Hokanson
Reg Gole
Rich Sinclair
Gord Verheul
Terry McEwan
Artino Ahmadi
Mike Tanasse
Bob Akester
Tim Arasheben
Rob Parisien
Patrick Ramsey
Dave Griffiths
Graham Timmer
Naan Speiss
Kim Olsen
Dan Gorval
Ryan Monro
Troy Sobotka
Darryl Foulds
Joey Aleck
Steve Sherlock
Billy Sherrill
Burton Kuchera
Tom Kolafa
John Williams
Mark Wagner
Trevor Carabin
Terry Calhoun
Gil "Wolfman" Jamault
Eric Norlin
Tedd Kuchera
Rose Goronzy
Brant Lindros
Al Holmes
Guy Miller
Behjet Benam
Head Greensman
Greg Coombs
Prop Master
Assistant Props
Pat O'Brien
Lynda Chapple
Construction Coordinator
Scenic Carpenter
Steve Wright
Edwin De Boer
Costume Supervisor
Truck Costumer
Set Costumer
Sylvie Gendron
Debra Torpe
Charon Hume
1st Assistant Makeup
2nd Assistant Makeup
1st Assistant Hairstylist
2nd Assistant Hairstylist
Location Manager
Assistant Location Manager
Locations Liaison
Michelle Hrescak
Lisa Strong
Lee Novak
Lisa Leonard
Thierry Tanguy
Jennifer Lewis
Leslie Patterson
Transportation Coordinator
Transportation Captain
Co-Captain
Drivers
Bob Dennett
Dave Kennedy
Trent Thomas
"Red' Murphy
Mike "Browney" Morpurgo
Lori Merchant-O'Dwyer
Don Chase
Barry Chapman
Tom Barnes
Shawn Henter
Jason Lapp
Dave McDonald
Doug March
Thea Brown
Mike Porohoski
Wayne Cartwright
Geoff Williams
Lee Harris
Bill Lewis
Joe Lemesurier
Bob MacLean
Special Effects Coordinator
Special Effects Assistants
Rob Paller
Amanda Paller
Gary Heidrick
Graham Hollins
Production Coordinator
1st Assistant Produciton Coordinator
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Fawn McDonald
Tara Mews
Key Office PA
Office PA
Second Assistant Director
Third Assistant Director
Assistant Accountant
Accounting Clerk
First Aid/Craft Services
Clearance Coordinator
Extras Casting
Caterer
Chef
2nd Chef
3rd Chef
Additional 3rd Chef
Security Captain
Security
Marcus Goodwin
Eunice Choi
Sarah Rogers
Melissa Patton
Dale Cornick
Karen March
Mike Thompson
Karen Powell
Laurie Pavon-Solis
Geoff The Chef
Geoff Titcomb
Berma Still
Dal Watson
Chris Fletcher
Kim Howes
Rick Nicolson
Post Production Sound and Mixing at
SOUNDELUX/TODD-AO
Supervising Sound Editor
Sound Designer
Michael Wilhoit
Scott Wolfe M.P.S.E.
Re-recording Mixers
Yuri Reese
Bill Smith
Laura H. Atkinson
Christopher Hogan M.P.S.E.
Paul Aulicino
Christopher Assells M.P.S.E.
Stephen Robinson
Robert Deschaine
Nerses Gezalyan
Jeffery Wilhoit
James Moriana
David Stanke
Dialogue Editors
Sound Effects Editors
ADR Mixer
Foley Mixer
Foley Artists
First Assistant Sound Editor
Sound Recordist
ADR Recordists
Lee Wright
Tami Treadwell
Martin Schloemer
David Young
Audio Engineering
ADR Voice Casting
Barbara Harris
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David Arnott
John Demita
Jeffrey Todd Fischer
Willow Geer
Terence Mathews
Noreen Reardon
ADR Cast
Kimberly Bailey
Greg Finley
Peggy Flood
Barbara Iley
David Randolph
Lisa Wilhoit
High Definition Dailies Transfers
Technicolor Creative Services Hollywood
Dailies Colorist
Project Manager
Marc Wielage
Kim Balsillie
Post Production Services & End Titles by Modern VideoFilm, Inc.
Post Project Manager
Preview Colorist
Preview Editor
Electronic Graphics
Elona Culwell
Eric Bidinger
Bryan Cantrall
Eric Scofield
Casey Leming
Video Projection Equipment Provided by American Hi-Definition, Inc.
Digital Intermediate and Opticals by Technicolor Digital Intermediates
A Technicolor Company
Digital Film Colorist
Digital Intermediate Producer
Digital Intermediate Conform
Imaging Technicians
Jeff Smithwick
Carl Moore
Mark Sahagun
Doug Richardson
Todd Mitchell
John Herndon
Floyd Burks
Scott Osborn
Albert Vivas
Jonathan Mecenas
Digital Restoration
LaNelle Mason
Wilson Tang
Brad Sutton
John Kearns
Eric Nelson
V.P. of Production
Steve Rundell
V.P. of Operations
Tim Belcher
V.P. of Imaging
Chris Kutcka
V.P. of Color Imaging R & D
Joshua Pines
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Scheduling
Cynthia Lemus
Operations
Brandon Torres
Ray Horta
Data Technicians
Video Technicians
Production Technology
Engineering
Andy Chua
Ashley Farber
George Zidd
Ron Perez
Jada Budrick
Frank Figueroa
Ron Leidelmeijer
Mike Tosti
Paul Turang
Main title sequence designed and produced by yU+co
VFX by XY&Z Visual Effects
VFX Supervisor
Compositor
Mike Uguccioni
Jamie Baxter
AVID Editing Systems provided by Electric Picture Solutions
Negative services by Negative People, Inc.
Color by
Prints by
Lab Contact
Color Timer
Technicolor
Technicolor
Josh Moore
Terry Haggar
For LIONSGATE:
Senior VP, Production
Supervisor of Production
Supervisor of Production
Executive VP, Business & Legal Affairs
Assistant to Robert Melnik
VP, Business & Legal Affairs
Contract Administrator
Business & Legal Affairs
Co-President, Theatrical Marketing
Co-President, Theatrical Marketing
Supervisor, Assets and Unit Publicity
President of Music
Assistant to Jay Faires
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John Sacchi
Curtis A. Miller
Rosemary Lara
Robert Melnik
Megan Hughes
Charlyn Ware
Bill Jacks
Amanda M. Ellis
Tim Palen
Sarah Greenberg
Yon Elvira
Jay Faires
Lauren Rodman
Music Executive
Music Business Affairs
Music Licensing
Copyrights & Administration
Budget Supervisor
Soundtracks
Tricia Holloway
Lenny Wohl
Jeanne Fay
Diana Beas
Chris Brown
Chris Fagot
Creative Control Music Department
Assistant Music Supervisor
General Manager
Music Assistants
Music Consultant
Music Editor
Music Technical Consultant
Rebecca Rienks
Stephanie Kremer
Jason Mittleman
Abby Winnick
Robert Thomas
Johnny Caruso, MPSE
D.L. Smith
Score Composed and Conducted by Aaron Zigman
Orchestrations by Aaron Zigman and Jerry Hey
Score Recorded by Dennis Sands
Score Recorded and Mixed by Michael Stern
Score Performed by the Hollywood Studio Symphony, Contracted by Sandy De Crescent and Peter Rotter
Music Preparation by Steve Juliani
"L-O-V-E”
Written by Bert Kaempfert & Milt Gabler
Performed by Michael Bublé
Published by Screen Gems-EMI Music (BMI)
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc./Reprise Records
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
"Clap Your Hands"
Written by David Lindsey, Robert E. Burwell, Jr., Cliff Jones
Performed by 7 Sons of Soul
Published by The Lindsey Group (ASCAP), REB II Entertainment Inc. (BMI), Zomba Songs (BMI) o/b/o Ray Lou Publishing
Courtesy of Verity/Zomba Recording LLC
“Mmm…”
Written by Laura Isibor
Performed by Laura Izibor
Published by Zomba Enterprises Inc. (ASCAP) on behalf of itself
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
"Love You Better"
Written by Dave Brown, Gasner Hughes, Tonyatta Martinez & Keith Sweat
Performed by Keith Sweat
Published by Copyright Control for Dave Brown, Zomba Enterprises Inc. (ASCAP),
on behalf of Food Stamp Muzik and Keith Sweat Publishing (ASCAP) for Keith Sweat
Keith Sweat appears courtesy of KDS Entertainment, LLC
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"A Brighter Day"
Written by Hector M. Diaz, George C. Huff, Fred Jerkins, Kenyetta Jerkins & Delisha Thomas
Performed by George Huff
Published by 23,000 Music Publishing Inc. (BMI)/(SOCAN), Dayspring Music, LLC o/b/o itself and Huff Jam Music (BMI),
Ensign Music o/b/o itself and Fred Jerkins Publishing (BMI)
Courtesy of Word Entertainment
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
"Samba of Love"
Written by Jay Weigel
Performed by Steve Masakowski, guitar
Tony Dagradi, sax
Jay Weigel, bass & percussion
Published by Floating City Press (BMI)
Courtesy of Floating City Music, Inc.
"Who Am I to Say"
Written by Hope Shorter
Performed by Hope
Published by H. Shorter Publishing
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
"Tell Me Why"
Written by David Anthony, Talia Coles & Mike Davilla
Performed by Talia Coles
Published by Bayou Music (BMI), Haute Couture Music (ASCAP),
Great White Hype of 81 Publishing (BMI), EastWind Entertainment
Courtesy of EastWind Entertainment
"Givin’ Up"
Written by Herbert Ross and Clyde Wilson
Performed by Jennifer Holliday
Published by Jobete Music Co., Inc. (BMI)
Courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises
"DJ Don’t"
Written by Eddie Levert, Gerald E. Levert & Edwin “Tony” Nicholas
Performed by Gerald Levert featuring Jaheim
Published by Nayr Publishing Co. (BMI), Songs of Universal, Inc. on behalf of itself and Divided Music, Inc. (BMI)
and iBryton Music And Entertainment Ltd./Music Of EverHits (BMI) a division of EverGreen Copyrights
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
“I Want You"
Written by Arthur Ross & Leon Ware
Performed by Marvin Gaye
Published by Almo Music Corp. on behalf of itself and Jobete Music Co. Inc. (ASCAP)
Courtesy of Motown Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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“Why”
Written by HR Crump and Kelly Price
Performed by Kelly Price
Published by Monsterman Music (ASCAP) & For the Write, Price (ASCAP)
Administered by The Royalty Network
Courtesy of For the Write, Price
"Better Man"
Written by Taalib Johnson, Robert Ozuna, Raphael Saadiq & Kelvin Wooten
Performed by Musiq (Soulchild)
Published by Universal Music Corp. on behalf of itself and Soul Child Music (ASCAP),
Music of Windswept (ASCAP) o/b/o itself and Jake and the Phatman Music,
Universal – Polygram Int. Publ, Inc. on behalf of Ugmoe Music & EMI Blackwood Music Inc.
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
"No One Else"
Written by Amel Larrieux and Guesly Laru Larrieux
Performed by Amel Larrieux
Published by Kappika Tunes (BMI) and Topanga Twins Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of Blisslife Records
“Dan and Melinda”
Written by Jay Weigel
Performed by Tony Dagradi, sax
Jon Cleary, piano
David Pulphus, bass
Doug Garrison, drums
Published by MY TY PE Music Publishing (BMI)
Courtesy of The Tyler Perry Company
“No One Remains At Home”
Written by Jay Weigel
Performed by Jon Cleary
Published by MY TY PE Music Publishing (BMI)
Courtesy of The Tyler Perry Company
“Color Me Blue”
Written by Jay Weigel
Performed by Tony Dagradi, sax
Bobby Campo, trumpet
Mark Braud, trumpet
Larry Sieberth, piano
David Pulphus, bass
Doug Garrison, drums
Published by MY TY PE Music Publishing (BMI)
Courtesy of The Tyler Perry Company
“You Belong to Me”
Written by Michael McDonald and Carly Simon
Performed by Anita Baker
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Published by Michael McDonald d/b/a Snug Music (ASCAP) and Carly Simon d/b/a C’est Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
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BABYFACE
ANITA BAKER
KELLY PRICE
GERALD LEVERT feat. JAHEIM
Creative Control would like to thank:
Tim Allen
David Anthony
Yolanda Blum
Robert Burwell
Norah Elizabeth
Heather Fields
Victor Greg
Cecilia Harvey
Fred Jerkins
Robert Kelley
Diane La Pointe
Dave Lindsey
Nathan Osher
Amy Pelphrey
Ranfi Rivera
Lori Rosolino
Jay Weigel
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Steve Barton
Leonard Brooks
Tom Cusimano
Scott A. Felcher
Matt Greenberg
Agnes M. Hall
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Bill Jones
Thuy Lam
Laru Larrieux
Lisa Macy
Stacey Palm
Priya Perera
Jeffrey Rolle
Jeff Sacharow
Randall Wixen
PC & E - Consultants & Equipment
Gentleman Grips
Paskal Lighting
AON/Albert G. Ruben
Insurance Services, Inc.
Entertainment Partners
International Film Guarantors, Inc.
Michael Levin
Tracy McCollum
Special Thanks to:
Damiani Jewelry
1800 Silver Tequila
Donzaleigh Abernathy
Ad Council
Adirondack Country Store
Advil
Jarrett Alston
AMTRAK
Anheuser-Busch
Antler Art, Inc.
Apple
ARC
Will Armstrong
City of Atlanta
Avaya
Bakers Joy
Ban
Kimberly Barker
Belvedere Vodka
Brachs
Vera Bradley
Brand Jordan
Burroughs Wellington
Susan Bridges
Café la Llave
Cedar Mountain Rustic Furniture
Chapstick
Mary Higgins Clark
Cleared Art Services
The Coca-Cola Company
Ingrid Saunders Jones
Coleman
Crisada
The Decatur Angel, Inc.
Del Jou Art Group
Don Francisco
Dunkin' Donuts
Earthbound Farm
Michael Ehlbeck
Mayor Shirley Franklin
Paul Garnes
Gavina
Georgia Film Office
Godiva
Harlequin
Heck Estates/Kenwood Vineyards
Hennessy
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Helen Frushtick Furs
Jack Link's
Little Debbie
Lifted Research Group
Luxottica
Ina Mayhew
Richard Mayhew
Molly McButter
McIlhenny Corporation
Anne Miltiades
Mary Norton Inc.
Motions Ethnic Hair Care
Motorola
Mountain Ranch Lighting
Mrs. Dash
National Railroad Passenger Corportation- Amtrak
Nike
Nixon, Inc.
N'seya Salon and Boutique
Olay
John Otte
Peavey
The Pemberton Hotel
Pepperidge Farm
Pharmative
Power Horse
Quaker Oats
Martin Quen
Red Vines
Toby Sanders
Grayson Sayre
Schwartz Olcott Imports
Seattle's Best Coffee
Secret
Simon & Schuster
Smith Optics
Soft & Beautiful Ethnic Hair Care
Sprint
St. Ives
Sugar Twin
Sunbelt Snacks
TCB Ethnic Hair Care
Timberland
Tupperware
Gregor Turk
Uggs
USA Today
Henredon/Atlanta
Hostess
Teresa Hughey
Fulton Supply Co.
Onyeka Ibe
Jansport
Jinous Kani
Bishop T.D. Jakes for the, "80/20 Rule"
Kiva Designs
Langers
Lenovo ThinkPad
William Brookfield
El Tesoro Pasadisio
Anthony Holland
J. Michael Marlett
Vera Metranga
Ben Smith
Andrea Reese & Stella
Garson Yu
Veuve Clicquot
We Card/RDRN
White Space
Pamela Hayling Hoffman
Exquisite Jewelry Designs
Whole Foods
David Willett
Demetrice Williams
Staci Woulfin
Zero Halliburton
Herb & Helen Brady
Micki & Skye Caruso
Chris Feeney
Emily & Katie Hoy
Michael Thomas Marlett
Masselin Simon
Megan Smith
Nancy Lee Wright
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