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The Resource Diary of a tired black man, Magnolia Pictures and Screentime Films present a Tim Alexander production ; written, produced and directed by Tim Alexander, (videorecording)

Diary of a tired black man, Magnolia Pictures and Screentime Films present a Tim Alexander production ; written, produced and directed by Tim Alexander, (videorecording)

Contributor
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
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
1 videodisc [108 min.]
Note
  • 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 sereis 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
Instance
Label
Diary of a tired black man
Title
Diary of a tired black man
Statement of responsibility
Magnolia Pictures and Screentime Films present a Tim Alexander production ; written, produced and directed by Tim Alexander
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
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
Cataloging source
ZJI
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Shot, edited, cast and scored by Tim Alexander
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
MPAA rating: R; for pervasive language including sexual references
Language note
Closed-captioned
LC call number
PN1997.2
LC item number
.D53 2009
PerformerNote
Jimmy Jean-Louis, Paula Lema, Natasha Dixon, Shavsha Israel, Tim Alexander
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
1968-
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Alexander, Tim
  • Jean-Louis, Jimmy
  • Lema, Paula
  • Dixon, Natasha M
  • Israel, Shavsha
  • Magnolia Pictures (Firm)
  • Screentime Films (Firm)
  • Magnolia Home Entertainment (Firm)
Runtime
108
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • African American men
  • African American women
  • Man-woman relationships
  • Dating (Social customs)
  • Interracial dating
  • United States
Technique
live action
Label
Diary of a tired black man, Magnolia Pictures and Screentime Films present a Tim Alexander production ; written, produced and directed by Tim Alexander, (videorecording)
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • 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 sereis of dramatic vignettes dealing with specific issues of gender and race, followed by real-life interviews with blacks across the USA
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
stereophonic
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
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
Control code
ocn302092640
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc [108 min.]
Governing access note
For private home use only
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
876964001700
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
10170
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • 977004
  • (Sirsi) o302092640
  • (OCoLC)302092640
System details
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo., NTSC
Video recording format
DVD
Label
Diary of a tired black man, Magnolia Pictures and Screentime Films present a Tim Alexander production ; written, produced and directed by Tim Alexander, (videorecording)
Publication
Note
  • 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 sereis of dramatic vignettes dealing with specific issues of gender and race, followed by real-life interviews with blacks across the USA
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
stereophonic
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
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
Control code
ocn302092640
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc [108 min.]
Governing access note
For private home use only
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
876964001700
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
10170
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • 977004
  • (Sirsi) o302092640
  • (OCoLC)302092640
System details
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo., NTSC
Video recording format
DVD

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