Product Details

• Actors: Tray Chaney, Joe Madison, Nisa Muhammad, Nick Chiles, Denene Millner
• Directors: Lamar Tyler
• Producers: Lamar Tyler, Ronnie Tyler
• Format: NTSC, Color
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Tyler New Media, Inc.
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002K7B780
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,240 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

From the creators of the award-winning website Black and Married With Kids.com comes a ground-breaking documentary set to challenge negative stereotypes surrounding marriage and parenting in the black community. Couples and experts discuss topics such as the image and portrayal of black marriages and families, the effect the Obamas will have on marriage in the black community and the importance of parenting.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Work! August 11, 2009

By K. Chambers

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I just got my copy of the Happily Ever After DVD and watched it with my Mom. I'm glad I got it! It is so rare to see real African American couples speaking so honestly about relationships. So often the only images of Black men and women are dysfunctional stereotypes of: pimps, players, angry Black women and hoochy mamas. So it was refreshing to hear bright, articulate conversation from Black men & women from all walks of life who are working together as partners and raising whole families together. Bravo! This film shows that the President and the First Lady are not alone in being an example of stable, loving married Black couples! Thank you to the film makers and the couples who participated.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Happily Ever After: Necessary, Thought Provoking, and Inspiring September 16, 2009

By D. Bean

I recently watched the documentary, Happily Ever After: A Positive Image of Black Marriage. The film was produced, directed, and written by Lamar and Ronnie Tyler, the married duo behind Black and Married With Kids.

Upon receipt, I immediately watched the film, popping it in my laptop.

From the start, I didn't know what to expect. I had seen their ads on facebook, commented on their fan page out of support, but never watched the trailers.....

And honestly, I don't know why.

I've brainstormed a variety of reasons, however. There's a possibility that I thought the film just wasn't for me. See, I'm not married, I don't have children, and couldn't think of how this documentary would benefit me in any way.

Their website, Black and Married With Kids, on the other hand covers a wide range of topics, that aren't exclusive to the married. Dating relationships, familial concerns, children, faith, politics, current events, and education are just a few of the topics that they regularly cover in a safe and constructive web environment. The posts are thought provoking, honest, sincere, but always marked with compassion....and for this reason, they've become one of my favorites.

I check the site daily for inspiration, controversy, and intrigue.....

But I wondered if the movie would be he same. What would be there for me? A young single childless graduate student.

But I watched nonetheless and found the film refreshing.

No, I didn't cry, but I sincerely appreciated the opportunity to view authentic relationships, real conversation, and couples who valued one another.

But what I valued most was watching black men talk with their wives as they described their passion and their desire to not just maintain their relationships, but to thrive, to inspire and to break down many of the negative stereotypes they face daily.

This was something I hadn't seen before... at least not on screen. And for this reason, I immediately posted the following, on their facebook page, after viewing:

"I just got it in the mail........popped it in ....and I absolutely love it.....I really see this as monumental for our culture, our future, and our chi ldren. Thanks for sparking the discussion and the work you do."

As a single woman, who looks forward to marriage. I can honestly say that the film didn't give me hope to find a good black man....lol. I know there are good black men out there. They're the men I work with, family,friends, classmates, and neighbors.

But as a child from a single parent home, the film did help confirm my expectations for marriage, making my mental images concrete. In addition, I honestly believe that the documentary is a excellent resource for those who hope to be married, serving as a stimulus for constructive dialogue, a teaching tool for both the young and old, and a model for children without a firm foundation.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars A Good First Step, But Lacking in Depth May 2, 2010

By Akhenatonio

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My wife and I picked up this DVD, Happily Ever After: A Positive Image of Black Marriage, with the hopes of getting some good advice for maintaining a good marriage. We wanted to see positive images of Black marriage, and compare it with our own, but we felt that there was a lack of some key elements, that if was included, could have made this documentary a must have.

There were many positive images of Black couples. It was good to hear about their experiences and how they dealt with issues. The couples were diverse in age, and length of marriage. We did like many of the questions asked, and enjoyed the responses.

However, at the end of the film, my wife and I felt as if we didn't get enough to work with. There was no conclusion, no wrap up. My suggestion for fixing this would be to put all the couples in one room, and document them having an open dialogue with regards to relationships. Pose the questions there, and let each couple chime in, building on each others' experiences.

The question I asked after anything I view is:
Will I be watching this again or is there any replay value?

I don't see any reason to view this more than once. It's not that entertaining, but it may be nice to watch with other couples. I would say that this is a nice to have, but there are other options available that you may better benefit from. I do, however, look forward to viewing "You Saved Me" within the same genre. Together, they may make wonderful companion pieces.