Madea's Family Reunion is a 2006
comedy-drama film adaptation of the
stage production of the same name written by
Tyler Perry and
sequel to
Diary of a Mad Black Woman. It was written and directed by Perry and features him playing several characters, including
Mabel "Madea" Simmons. It was released on February 24, 2006. The
independent film was produced by
Lionsgate.
Plot
While planning her family reunion, the pistol-packing grandma, Mable "Madea" Simmons (
Tyler Perry), must contend with the other dramas on her plate, including the runaway who has been placed under her care, and her love-troubled nieces, half-sisters Lisa (
Rochelle Aytes) and Vanessa.