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- Directed by Lee Daniels
- Written by Geoffrey Fletcher
- Starring Gabourey, Lenny Kravitz, Mariah Carey, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Sherri Shepherd
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Synopsis:
Precious Jones (Sidibe) is a high-school girl with nothing working in her favor. She is pregnant with her father's child -- for the second time. She can't read or write, and her schoolmates tease her for being fat. Her home life is a horror, ruled by a mother (Mo'Nique) who keeps her imprisoned both emotionally and physically. Precious's instincts tell her one thing: if she's ever going to break from the chains of ignorance, she will have to dig deeply into her own resources.
Won: Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress (Mo'Nique), 2010 Academy Awards; Best Feature, Best Director, Best First Screenplay, Best Actress (Sidibe), Best Supporting Actress (Mo'Nique), 2010 Independent Spirit Awards; Grand Jury Prize, Audience Award, Special Jury Prize (Mo'Nique), 2009 Sundance Film Festival; People's Choice Award, 2009 Toronto International Film Festival
Review:
"A rare blend of pure entertainment and dark social commentary... shockingly raw, surprisingly irreverent and absolutely unforgettable." -- Betsy Sharkey, LOS ANGELES TIMES
(Read more)Genres: Drama
- More on Precious:
- Official film Web site
