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- New YorkUrban Ghetto
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Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire, 2009
English
USA
Profile of Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire
The mood of Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire is bleak, emotional, and sincere. The plot centers around outward appearances, being down on your luck, and social misfits. It is a drama and independent movie. Stylistically, it includes a voice over and is a melodrama. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It takes place, at least partly, in an urban ghetto. It is set in New York. It happens in the 1980s. It is based on a book. It is known for being a Sundance Festival winner, an Oscar winner, and critically acclaimed. Note that it includes profanity.
Summary of Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire
Rocker Lenny Kravitz makes his debut as a film star in this indie drama based on the beloved novel PUSH. Clareece "Precious" Jones (Gabourey "Gabbie" Sidibe) is a Harlem teen who is pregnant with her second child. But with the help of a teacher (Paula Patton) and a nurse (Kravitz), Precious may be able to navigate the way to a new life. PUSH also stars Mo'nique as Precious's mother.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 20 November 2009 |
| Runtime: | 109 min |
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as Mary
as Ms. Rain
as John
as Mrs. Weiss
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This is one of the best films of 09 this film is about clarise precious Johnson a young women who is stuggeling to Just survive the world she is in its raw its emotional and it is moving what precious goes threw with her mom excellently played by mo...
- 03.July.2010
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- by: Jo
- Jo rated this movie
0/10
Its been a while since I wanted to actually smack a character so much in a film. Tony Scott of the NY Times described this film best as a genuine piece of art.
- 31.March.2010
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- by: Jonathan Jorgenson
- Jonathan Jorgenson rated this movie
10/10Must See
