The Perfect Guy, a film that dominated the box office this past weekend is a black film with an appealing cast and a story that for all intents and purposes would draw a hefty crowd that would comprise of a mostly black audience. Sanaa Lathan, Michael Ealy and Morris Chestnut have enjoyed a relatively successful career but their ability garner replicate that success in mainstream movies hasn’t been an easy feat despite their lengthy and substantial resumes.
Mo’Nique won a best supporting actress Oscar back in 2010 for her memorable work in Lee Daniels’ affecting film, Precious. It was a major victory that gave the actress and former talk show host the confidence to finally navigate an industry that adheres to stringent rules and regulations that limit talents of color indefinitely.