american dream. hollywood tyson, tyler perry. tyler perry is one of hollywood's leading men. and i guess you can see women. >> hallelujah. >> yes, his portrayal of the loving senior citizen exploded on the national scene in "diary of a mad black woman." the movie was a hit and opened the doors to african-americans in show business. from there, tyler blazed the trail for black entertainers becoming the first black entertainer to launch his media and studio films. and in an exclusive production with oprah winfrey. but it is really his own miracle story of hope and determination. that is the stuff of hollywood. he went from being homeless to