Bekele explained during an appearance at Deadlines Contenders Television: Documentary + Unscripted event.
Im Maxines baby, he said, referring to his late mom.
I am my mothers son.
This is the heart and soul of Tyler Perry, Ortiz said.
Perry comes from a long line of preachers on his mothers side.
The film explores how his Christian faith informs his work and life.
Hes born into it.
This is not something he just all of a sudden started practicing, Bekele said.
But its also a segue and introduction [to] Maxine.
And thats been the beacon of hope for him.
What are the reactions, what are the criticisms [of his work]?
Is there validity in those criticisms, but also is there validity in what hes making?
This is for us to present to you a full and complete story that is transparent with everything.
Check out the panel video above.
