Precious

    Genre
    Drama
  • |
    • Runtime
    110 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    R
  • |
    • Release Date
    2010
  • |
    • Countries
    USA
  • |
    • Languages
    English, Italian
  • |
DIRECTED BY:
Lee Daniels
WRITTEN BY:
Geoffrey Fletcher, Sapphire (novel)
CAST INCLUDES:
Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique ., Paula Patton, Lenny Kravitz, Mariah Carey

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

"A genuine work of art" (NY Times) and the "best picture of 2009" (Rolling Stone), director Lee Daniels' (THE BUTLER, SHADOWBOXER) sophomore work is an inspirational drama featuring the debut, breakout performance by Gabourey Sidibe in the title role. This Oscar and Golden Globe winning film also stars Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz.

SYNOPSIS

In New York City’s Harlem circa 1987, an overweight, abused, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that her life can head in a new direction.

Precious

    Genre
    Drama
  • |
    • Runtime
    110 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    R
  • |
    • Release Date
    2010
  • |
    • Countries
    USA
  • |
    • Languages
    English, Italian
  • |
DIRECTED BY
Lee Daniels
WRITTEN BY
Geoffrey Fletcher, Sapphire (novel)
CAST INCLUDES
Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique ., Paula Patton, Lenny Kravitz, Mariah Carey
"A genuine work of art" (NY Times) and the "best picture of 2009" (Rolling Stone), director Lee Daniels' (THE BUTLER, SHADOWBOXER) sophomore work is an inspirational drama featuring the debut, breakout performance by Gabourey Sidibe in the title role. This Oscar and Golden Globe winning film also stars Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz.

In New York City’s Harlem circa 1987, an overweight, abused, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that her life can head in a new direction.

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