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Precious (2009)
Director: Lee Daniels
Cast: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey
7.3
92%Runtime110 min
Rating15
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In Harlem in 1987, Claireece "Precious" Jones is a 16-year-old African American girl born into a life no one would want. She's pregnant for the second time by her absent father, and at home she must wait hand and foot on her mother, an angry woman who abuses her emotionally and physically. School is chaotic and Precious has reached the ninth grade with good marks and a secret – she can't read.
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Precious is a critically acclaimed 2009 drama film directed by Lee Daniels. The film received high praise from critics, holding a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It was also a commercial success, earning an IMDb audience score of 7.3/10, and received several major awards and nominations, including 2 Academy Awards.
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Precious, the 2009 drama directed by Lee Daniels, offers a powerful and poignant portrayal of a young woman overcoming immense adversity. Gabourey Sidibe's raw and emotive performance as the title character is a standout, capturing the struggles and resilience of a marginalized individual with depth and authenticity.
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Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire, or simply Precious, is a 2009 American drama film, directed and co-produced by Lee Daniels. Its script was written by Geoffrey S. Fletcher, adapted from the 1996 novel Push by Sapphire. The film stars Gabourey Sidibe and Mo'Nique, alongside Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, and Lenny Kravitz. This marked the acting debut of Sidibe, who portrays a young woman struggling against poverty and abuse. Filming took place in New York City from October to December 2007.
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