Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' By Sapphire (2008)
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Monster's Ball producer Lee Daniels follows up his 2005 directorial debut, Shadowboxer, with this adaptation of author Sapphire's best-selling novel about an overweight, illiterate African-American teen from Harlem who discovers an alternate path in life after she begins attending a new school. Clareece "Precious" Jones is only a teenager, yet she's about to give birth to her second child. Unable to read or write, Clareece shows little prospect for the future until discovering that she has been accepted into an alternative school. There, with a little help from a sympathetic teacher (Paula Patton) and a kindly nurse (Lenny Kravitiz), the young girl receives something that most teens never get -- a chance to start over. Mo'nique co-stars in an inspirational drama featuring the debut performance of screen newcomer Gabourey "Gabbie" Sidibe. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Gabourey Sidibe, Lenny Kravitz, (more)
- Director(s):
- Lee Daniels
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' By Sapphire
Monster's Ball producer Lee Daniels follows up his 2005 directorial debut, Shadowboxer, with this adaptation of author Sapphire's best-selling novel about an overweight, illiterate African-American teen from Harlem who discovers an alternate path in life after she begins attending a new school. Clareece "Precious" Jones is only a teenager, yet she's about to give birth to her second child. Unable to read or write, Clareece shows little prospect for the future until discovering that she has been accepted into an alternative school. There, with a little help from a sympathetic teacher (Paula Patton) and a kindly nurse (Lenny Kravitiz), the young girl receives something that most teens never get -- a chance to start over. Mo'nique co-stars in an inspirational drama featuring the debut performance of screen newcomer Gabourey "Gabbie" Sidibe. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 109 mins
Complete Cast of Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' By Sapphire
- Gabourey Sidibe - Clareece "Precious" Jones
- Paula Patton - Ms. Rain
- Mariah Carey - Mrs. Weiss
- Stephanie Andujar - Rita
- Amina Robinson - Jermaine
- Angelic Zambrana - Consuelo
- Nealla Gordon - Mrs. Lichenstein
- Barret Mindell - Tom Cruise
- Bill Sage - Mr. Wicher
- Kendall Toombs - Abdul (newborn)
- Cory Davis - Abdul (9 months)
- Roy Anthony Tarell Harvey - Boy #1
- Rodney "Bear" Jackson - Carl
- Linda Watson - Female Clerk
- Dashawn Robinson - Girl #2
- Maurizio Arseni - Italian Language Instructor
- Deborah Lohse - Lady #1
- Chazz Menendez - Man #1
- Dewanda Wise - Miriam
- Vivien Eng - Nurse
- Matt Bralow - Reggie
- Erica Faye Watson - Sheila
- Shortee Redd - Skinny Boy #2
- Kola Ogundrian - Skinny Man
- Victor Woodley - Unruly Boy #2
- Lenny Kravitz - Nurse John
- Mo'Nique - Mary
- Sherri Shepherd - Cornrows
- Chyna Layne - Rhonda
- Xosha Roquemore - Joann
- Aunt Dot - Tootsie
- Grace Hightower - Social Worker
- Kimberly Russell - Katherine
- Susan Taylor - Fairy Godmother
- Alexander Toombs - Abdul (newborn)
- Rochelle McNaughton - AIDS Clerk
- Abigail Savage - Bunny
- Sapphire - Daycare Woman
- Emani Reid - Girl #1
- Ashley Livingston - Girl With Jermaine
- Mugga - KFC Cashier
- Joye Davoren - Lady #2
- Roy T. Anderson - Man #2
- Quishay Peanan - Mongo
- Silje Vallevik - Pretty Blond Girl
- Shayla Stewart - Ruby
- Ephraim Benton - Skinny Boy #1
- Timothy Allen - Skinny Boy #3
- Christopher Joseph - Unruly Boy #1
- Director(s):
- Lee Daniels
- Writer(s):
- Lee Daniels, Geoffrey Fletcher, Damien Paul
- Producer(s):
- Lee Daniels, Sarah Siegel-Magness, Gary Magness
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Profanity, Rape & Sexual Abuse, Children in Peril)
- Categories:
- Drama
- 2009 - Boston Society of Film Critics - Best Supporting Actress
- 2009 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Supporting Actress
- 2009 - Chicago Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actress
- 2009 - Detroit Film Critics Society - Best Breakthrough Performance
- 2009 - Detroit Film Critics Society - Best Supporting Actress
- 2009 - Florida Film Critics - Best Supporting Actress
- 2009 - Florida Film Critics - Breakout Artist of the Year
- 2009 - Florida Film Critics - Best Actress
- 2009 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
- 2009 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best First Screenplay
- 2009 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Director
- 2009 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Supporting Female
- 2009 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Female Lead
- 2009 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Feature
- 2009 - National Board of Review - Breakthrough Performance by an Actress
- 2009 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Supporting Actress
- 2009 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Supporting Actress
- 2009 - Online Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actress
- 2009 - Screen Actors Guild - Best Supporting Actress
- 2009 - Sundance Film Festival - Audience Award
- 2009 - Sundance Film Festival - Grand Jury Prize
- 2009 - Washington D.C. Film Critics Association - Best Breakthrough Performance
- 2009 - Washington D.C. Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actress
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