Diary of a Tired Black Man is a 2009 film from writer-director Tim Alexander that blends a touching comedy-drama story with real-life documentary footage for a highly authentic examination of African American life and the common struggles men and women face in their relationships. Jimmy Jean-Louis and Paula Lema star in the scripted portion of this film as James and Tonya, a husband and wife who are struggling to maintain their marriage. James is having trouble dealing with Tonya's increasingly frequent eruptions of anger and her passive-aggressive behavior towards him when she's unhappy. The documentary that compliments this fictional story features filmmaker Tim Alexander who conducts a series of interviews with real-life African American couples from around the country, providing perspective on the typical issues that arise in long-term relationships and the techniques people use to move past their problems. Diary of a Tired Black Man is a unique and engaging film that's perfect for anyone who's feeling lost in the adult dating world.moreless