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Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire, 2009

Starring: Gabourey 'Gabby' Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Lenny Kravitz, Mariah Carey

Directed by: Lee Daniels

Written by: Damien Paul

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 109 min

MPAA Rating: R

Rating:7.4

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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.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	16 January 2009
Runtime:	109 min

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Gabourey 'Gabby' Sidibe

as Precious

Mo'Nique

as Mary

Paula Patton

as Ms. Rain

Lenny Kravitz

as John

Mariah Carey

as Mrs. Weiss

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I believe this film is about MENTAL ILLNESS. The parent is mentally ill, the world that is created from that illness is what we are witnessing. Precious' mother is suffering from undiagnosed phobias and illnesses, the hellish world that she has... Read and rate it

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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... Read and rate it

03.July.2010
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