Solea Pfeiffer, Joshua Boone Talk Starring In ‘A Jazzman’s Blues’

Solea Pfeiffer, Joshua Boone and Tyler Perry sit down with Hoda and Jenna to talk about the journey behind the making of their new film, “A Jazzman’s Blues.”
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[@heymisswest]

The ending made me MAD!!!!!! I need them to make this a series

[@purpleroyal3278]

Yes , I totally agree

[@aimeealexispilipinas]

Same!!!

[@01cornflakes]

I was annoyed at that ending, however I appreciate it now that it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows, it displayed reality and showed that's how things are really

[@realtalktherapyreactions]

Exactly

[@Brandon-in3yy]

Like mad mad

[@michellet6598]

I think this is one of Tyler Perry’s best piece of work.

[@SnarkierThan-U-R]

I this it's one of his WORST pieces of work.

[@markcraft]

I agree

[@ovimaxs]

I think it's his best

[@lenoremcdonald4820]

Instant classic. I love the plot and the depth of the characters. This placed against the music of the hot jazz era is a masterpiece.

[@margaretjohnson4139]

ABSOLUTLEY his very best!!!!!!

[@angelasmith7900]

OMGOODNESS… When I tell you I did the ugly cry… This whole movie just tore me up. I love it.. beautifully written and carried out. Thank you Tyler Perry.. BRAVO 👏🏽 ❤

[@mosunKA]

This is definitely Tyler Perry’s Best work. Truly enjoyed watching it.

[@imeldathornton3396]

Josh's smile is like the sunshine. ❤

[@loreshanta9720]

I’m soooo happy for Josh!!! He is AMAZING 🤩

[@kiadent8848]

And fine😍😅

[@hawkmans5505]

This was amazing. The love story, and chemistry with them was beautiful and soulful. Tyler Perry knows how to film Black people, the sepia tones and lighting are fantastic. It left an impact on me. Its 100 percent !

[@kateriallen9357]

Two gorgeous, talented young people sitting on that couch! Tyler I applaud you sir! Your best film to date.

[@russelllarkin5665]

I have never embraced the naysayers about Mr. Perry's work. While in New York, I hid what I really felt about him among my intellectual bully friends. They thought Perry had stereotypes when I thought Spike Lee had stereotypes, but I was a coward among that tunnel vision crew. I realized that we southerners and Midwesterners tell our stories differently. This movie is a masterpiece: the physical beauty, the dazzling interconnected tightened story plot, the music and the acting, all come together in an astonishing menagerie.

[@kennaigwe8435]

100% agreed!! 🎉❤

[@ocampbell1954]

All movies contain stereotype including Tarantino, Francis Ford Coppola,etc. What makes them great is the writing, casting, abd directing. Tyler Perry is terrible at all those things. Spike Lee has made many great films that had all those aspects I listed. Films like Malcom X, 25th Hour, etc

[@ZEBEEtheoriginal]

It's boring and your "bully" friends were more than right.

[@russelllarkin5665]

Your opinion That’s my point

[@russelllarkin5665]

Your response was bore Analysis without analysis

[@jenayrichard9833]

I loved it! I loved it! The moment it went off I wanted to rewatch the entire movie! I'm also a sucker for forbidden love films, but to see it with individuals that look like me...I needed this! Congratulations Tyler Perry! Keep Going!

[@angelmassiah]

Solea was good but Josh was great! I see great roles in his future.

[@evelynvasquez7751]

I cried like a baby 😢 they did great!!

[@ChelX]

Same😢❤

[@royaldiadem762]

Why does this youngman look like Micheal Jackson! The smile! They were great in this movie! The music was phenomenal and of course Debbie did her thang!

[@laaliibabymusic]

I THOUGHT THE SAME THING !!!!!!!

[@annabeatrizmaia6285]

Your comment is making me wanna cry I don't know why

[@zintlecele316]

Joshua is fiiiiiiiiiiiineeeeee❤️❤️❤️❤️😩

[@kandikane923]

I watched Jazzman over the weekend and it was a darn good movie. Congratulations Tyler and to all the actors

[@katlegosebesho3731]

Joshua Boone is a flame also ❤😢

[@whitneyscrew9806]

I just watched this movie today I love it ❤️ congrats Tyler Perry every movie you make is amazing

[@boribonita]

A beautiful tragic love story. It makes me so angry that things like this happened and still happen in the US.

[@emmittperryjr5033]

Hello, how are you doing? Are you one of my Fans??

[@audreyjohnson1019]

How about the fact that things like this still happen here? Sad, isn't it?

[@emmittperryjr5033]

@@audreyjohnson1019 Thanks for the great love and support

[@emmittperryjr5033]

@@audreyjohnson1019 I really appreciate it, where are you chatting from?

[@audreyjohnson1019]

@@emmittperryjr5033 Maryland 🇺🇸

[@Elle-oq2dz]

I literally couldn't stop watching this movie..I cried at the end everytime

[@kwaghdooatsehe7943]

Watched it earlier today. A beautiful tragic story. Loved it.❤️

[@veronicamwarren5750]

I loved the movie. The acting was great. The outcome at the end Lord! Tyler Perry did great work on this one.

[@nakedmuvapodcast4421]

Great acting from both! Wish them much success.

[@jharris9073]

I loved. Joshua Boone's southern accent in the movie. Great movie......sad also.

[@audreyjohnson1019]

It wasn't mentioned that Ruth B. performed "Paper Airplanes" at TIFF. That song & her performance of that song should ALWAYS be acknowledged.

[@thelmagriffin5851]

Once I started watching I didn't want to miss anything I hope it's still on Netflix

[@larrypowell741]

Mr Perry has created a masterpiece. This movie is an instant classic. It is Breathtakingly Beautiful to watch, with an Amazing Story. Congratulations, Mr Perry because the 27 years was worth the wait.

[@Honeybee-cy9gc]

Gorgeous actors!! Great movie!

[@michaelcletus8253]

Just saw this movie... It was amazing. Big fan right now. I hope Solea and Boone go on to have a blosoming career

[@AlexanderNevermind888]

I have spent YEARS knowing that Tyler Perry could do better than those awful Madea movies. I just saw A Jazzman's Blues minutes ago and he proved me right. This movie was amazing. I need one of these from him at least every two years, and not another single Madea movie, and his legacy would be something to marvel at. This was an unbelievable movie. I'll remember this one for a long time.

[@leggs4113]

Aww. I love their excitement. I wish them all the best. I hope this opens lots of doors for them.

[@adrinz4870]

The movie is a Masterpiece! Bravo!!

[@tru853]

Beautiful Story well told well acted well written well received.

[@LaronRodgersRealty]

This movie was pretty awesome. I’ve grown used to the protagonist winning and coming out on top in the end in most movies-but to see the movie end in a protagonist’s death left a lasting impression. Well, written. Actresses were great.

[@RockyAllPurpose]

This was predictable for me tbh

[@BaKheru]

In most "white" movies yes, but it's common to see the portagonist defeated in melanated films. I'm so tired of seeing melanated people potrayed as crabs in a barrel (sold out by his own brother) and victims of white's on film. Of all of the ways he could have written this story he chose to perpetuate the same tired themes of indigenous people being sellouts & victims of Europeans into the collective consciousness.

[@baconmetra]

This movie was the best love story. I hate racism my parents never taught my siblings and me race just a persons heart. This movie and that song at the end was phenomenal. Tyler Perry did THAT 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🔥🔥 I love how humble Tyler Perry is 😍🤩

[@angelitachildren]

Tyler Perry is a force keep making future actors and actresses. Much love and admiration.

[@shaneschuller2513]

Just watch the movie now and wow what a captivating performance. They were both fantastic. She is a very beautiful young lady ❤️

[@TheCinderellaPrincess]

I just watch this film, and OH MY GOSH. I may be young, but I watch a LOT of movies and one hasn’t held me like this in a LONG time. My heart was going through a condition for minutes after the film ended. It really showed what humanity is, and how we must understand our fears and emotions because we can be destructive to others peoples lives. The tensions in a movie for all the characters made it feel so REAL. Absolutely breathtaking. Absolutely AMAZING! Dang… I haven’t capitalized several words in the same paragraph before 😭 I’ve always loved Tyler Perry, a few of his new works disappointed me, but THIS ONE better than his best and One of the best movies I’ve seen in the past few years.

[@emmittperryjr5033]

Hello, how are you doing? Are you one of my Fans??

[@Jomarzito]

Solea has to be my favorite

[@kateriallen9357]

I looked up videos of Solea singing on Broadway and my God her voicing is amazing!

[@anthony11aamu]

Legendary film for me ☀️

[@wangariregina7154]

Congratulations Tyler Perry you are talented

[@bernadetteramrattan6434]

Just saw it on Netflix I cried. I knew they were going to have a baby! Another great for Tyler Perry.

[@enuphsayd9746]

They got that country accent to a "T." Beautiful film and well done.

[@Sweetsuella]

I love me some Tyler Perry! They are all IMPECCABLE! In the film and even in this interview! How beautiful! Gorgeous energy.. incredible talent.. Great job guys! ✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@creolequeen8642]

This movie was absolutely amazing!

[@keltonharris383]

This movie reminds of the notebook so much just a black version.

[@shaaziaterry2715]

Beautiful love it Tyler perry always creating threes actors lives are going to change

[@lostindallas62]

Great Job Everybody, this was a WONDERFUL movie Tyler Perry and this Beautiful, Talented Cast! BRAVO!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@tonettepowell7035]

So happy for you Tp and I can't wait to see it

[@travelnurseneenee]

whew! his smile!

[@dahomiee]

Enjoyable romance cinematic by Perry. A young black female passes for white whom is in love with a black guy. One predictable plot is Bayou being lynched for dating a "white woman". This reminds me of "imitation of life".

[@mbarnes1679]

Thought the cast was so good the mother character I love the most a mama loves I understand but the ending made me cry why with these type movies It can’t never be a happy ending that all I wish for black films from the south just a happy ending🙌🏾 but great job Taylor Perry 💜

[@verachambersrfh2574]

Tyler Perry

[@happyjubilee4021]

J.B is Such a gorgeous man🥰

[@tanyanike]

Joshua’s dimples and smile though…😍❤️

[@SpiritualBabydoll]

Beautiful movie

[@samuelpierce8634]

TYLER IS A GENIUS! I NEVER TIRE IF WHAT'S IN HIS MIND! HE N-E-V-E-R MISSES! I'VE YET TO SEE THE FILM BUT I KNOW IT WILL BE AMAZING! Y-E-A-H!

[@princessanastacia1962]

I’m just knowing about this movie, and I LOVE IT!!!!! I LOVE Joshua Boone🥰

[@miriamorieukwu991]

Such a beautiful beautiful movie!!!

[@tonettepowell7035]

This is a 27year dream come true for Tp

[@carrolwhyte1357]

I DON'T KNOW IF I CRIED WATCHING ANOTHER MOVIE LIKE THIS, WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE 2 PERSON SHOULD END UP, YET TRAGEDY STRIKES

[@lisalunden2162]

I love how Tyler take people and boom they turn into star

[@dolorashudgins9937]

Beauitful.heart felt movie but I almost cry on the ending Tyler keep making these movies. Be 🙌 😇 blessed

[@caramelhoney29]

This movie was amazing! The story was amazing and the actors/actresses are all so talented.

[@Miriam-fk9wr]

Absolutely a great film, 🗣 BRAVO!! BRAVO!! BRAVO!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kikis7586]

Hometown❤ P-Town stand up!!!!!!!🎉 Great movie! Congratulations talented actors and awesome work Mr. Perry!❤

[@LisaEthylene]

I absolutely loved this movie. And this interview is making me cry 😭❤️

[@silvanagomes2927]

Meu Deus!!! Que ator LINDOOOO e simplesmente maravilhosa interpretação❤

[@gwenbaggett]

Great movie! Good job Tyler. Great actors.

[@rogers5622]

Great movie . The two of them were great on screen together.

[@tinasweeting2666]

This movie was Excellent. Well made. She is pretty and he is soooo Handsome, beautiful Eyes

[@frankdux5215]

ending made me cried and im an grown man with a manly full beard

[@azaelleonsanchez8259]

Beautiful love story

[@juliagrinnan9662]

This movie deserves an Oscar!

[@michelleh8910]

Watched this wonderful movie with my Husband, from a women and man point a view, we both dint blink a eye, no breaks ,It was about the love in this movie and at the end it was emotional , One of our great movies on list !

[@a.psquickview2071]

This movie was unexpectedly good 👍🏿

[@justingregory6667]

Mr Perry wow! My mother god rest her I started watching your films with her as she was sick. She unfortunately passed away. I continue to watch your films it’s a way I feel connected.

[@Chaquita_T]

Loved every moment of it

[@reynaldosanchez6941]

Hermosa película...Saludos desde Nicaragua país de Lagos y volcanes

[@Retr0ver4]

Well the inevitable happened: I cried my eyes out

[@directorytaliwag4100]

Looks sensational, TP🔥🔥🙌👏👏. Will view tonight.

[@solangelopes3439]

Não podemos ter finais felizes sempre não é mesmo? A vida real é bem mais dura que na ficção, o filme é uma obra prima, atores maravilhosos Joshua lindo e um grande ator, amei tudo.

[@surgicaltechcrafter2169]

Such a fantastic movie

[@kingtryton]

I’m ready to watch! 😊

[@toniprice6110]

It was soooooo good

[@Nikie742]

This movie is amazing ❤❤

[@bestmovies5657]

love this movie

[@BronzeSista]

This movie was fantastic! Tyler Perry did good with this movie!

[@MsKylea]

The ending didn't sit well with me, it felt rushed for a 2hr movie. Ill re watch bc I couldn't figure out the issue with the dad. I was really enjoying the movie, until the last 15m. Also, the lead actors did an excellant job, especially Josh.

[@dionneaseals]

At first I said the same thing. But then I started to think about the woman who's still alive and had Emmett Till murdered. I just believe that all these years and the magnitude of what happened is eating her up inside. That was the connection I drew.

[@mwilburn81]

Agreed

[@akelah1173]

Agreed the ending I didn’t like but the movie was going so well until🤦🏽‍♀️

[@symoneb382]

@@akelah1173 I just finished it and I really expected the ending to be that

[@enuphsayd9746]

Although I rewind to the part about the men's dad, who left the family for the big city, I still can't understand what the light skin dude was saying or confessing (?) to his brother in that room. Too much mumbling.

[@jazminb1000]

I love Tyler Perry and his movies, specially all Madea’s series

[@evaacacia6108]

Sou do Brasil. Adorei esse filme. Assisti na Netflix 👍😊👏🏼👏🏼 lindo!!!

[@lynnabuckhannon7717]

I saw this last night... OMG his brother was jealous of him bcus the luv he had for their mom😢...SAD

[@TrulyIrreplaceable]

This was such a great movie 🎥 🍿 🥰

[@YallNotWhite_YourPINK]

Just watched this movie and it was amazing

[@theladuma1]

Surpreendente filme!!!!!Tyler Perry é dos meu diretores favoritos!!!Todo elenco deste filme aturaram perfeitamente!!!

[@laurwendyclermont9421]

Loved the movie . I watched it twice.

[@chip7346]

I watched it twice back to back I was so romantic

[@joyceterrell3969]

The Bessie Smith family loves this movie!!

[@elishapeter7174]

Some people are just born different and Special with so Much In them to Offer and Impacting the Generation in a kind nice way,Tayler is one born different 'Talented,And Full of the Spirit and Revelation.GodBlessYouMrPerrySir.The Senior In Movie Industry.The Papa(FATHER) in ACTION ! A Philosopher in Script..All this words it's just how much I love your work Mr Tyler😢💖Bravo !

[@safi.4537]

They did that Thang!! Fresh faces that can do it and have you stuck to the screen🎉🌹We celebrate you beautiful ppl!!

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏿

[@andreasmith2258]

Tyler God got a plan for you ❤💯outstanding film

[@tiffanywilliams-barnes2936]

I needed another hour! Did the sheriff ever investigate Bayou's murder?! Ugh so many unanswered questions 😩