“Nobody’s getting the chance to belly-laugh anymore.

“How long does it have to be before you understand something?”

says Perry, referring to those who harbor anti-LGBTQ sentiment.

A Madea Homecoming (2022), Tyler Perry as Madea

Tyler Perry as Madea in ‘A Madea Homecoming’.Tyler Perry Studios

“Even if you don’t understand, be open…

A Madea Homecoming (2022), L to R: Tyler Perry as Madea, Brendan O’Carroll as Agnes Brown, Geneva Maccarone as Sylvia, Candace Maxwell as Ellie, and Gabrielle Dennis as Laura

(L-R): Tyler Perry, Brendan O’Carroll, Geneva Maccarone, Candace Maxwell, and Gabrielle Dennis in ‘A Madea Homecoming’.Steve Dietl/Tyler Perry Studios

A Madea Homecoming (2022), L to R: David Mann as Mr. Brown, Tamela Mann as Cora, Brendan O’Carroll as Agnes Brown, Jennifer Gibney as Cathy, Tyler Perry as Madea, and Cassi Davis-Patton as Bam

(L-R): David Mann, Tamela Mann, Brendan O’Carroll, Jennifer Gibney, Tyler Perry, and Cassi Davis-Patton in ‘A Madea Homecoming’.Steve Dietl/Tyler Perry Studios