Precious

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Genre: Drama

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Runtime: 110 mins

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Rated: R

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Release Date: 2010

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Countries: USA

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Languages: English, Italian

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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

ANGELIKA’S NOTE
SYNOPSIS

"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.

"You feel you've witnessed nothing less than the birth of a soul."

Entertainment Weekly

"Precious is an emotional powerhouse, a triumph of bruising humor and bracing hope that deserves its place among the year's best films."

Rolling Stone

"When discussing comedians who became dramatic actors, Oscar winners Robin Williams and Jamie Foxx come to mind, as do Jim Carrey and Steve Carell. But none had a more extreme transformation than Mo'Nique for PRECIOUS."

Indiewire

Academy Award winner

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Mo'Nique & Best Adapted Screenplay

Golden Globe winner

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Mo'Nique

Cannes Film Festival

2009

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