Another said the dialogue for his characters was unrealistic . Perry is the first African-Americans to own a major film and TV studio . The director , writer and playwright grew up poor in Louisiana , Louisiana . Perry 's movies have grossed about $ 5 million ; he 's developed loyal following . `` [ If ] this little boy from Louisiana can do it , anybody can do it , '' says Tyler Perry .
Perry is the first African-Americans to own a major film and TV studio . The director , writer and playwright grew up poor in Louisiana , Louisiana . Perry 's movies have grossed about $ 5 million ; he 's developed loyal following . `` [ If ] this little boy from Louisiana can do it , anybody can do it , '' says Tyler Perry .