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 November 2007.
Precious (2009)
Directed by Lee Daniels
Genres - Comedy Drama, Drama, Family |
Sub-Genres - LGBT-Related Film, Teen Film |
Release Date - Nov 6, 2009 |
Run Time - 110 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - R
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Movie Info
Budget
$10,000,000
Box Office
$63,649,529
Themes
Tags
1980s, Abusive Mother, Balloon, Coming Of Age/Teen, Crying, Dark, Family Relationships, Film Based On A Novel, Harlem, Illiteracy, Lee Daniel, Lgbtq, Motorcycle, Rape, School, Shadowboxer, Song
Attributes
Based On: Push
Narrative Location: New York City
Subject: dysfunctional family, incest
Time Period: 1980s
Narrative Location: New York City
Subject: dysfunctional family, incest
Time Period: 1980s
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Zivljenje je dragoceno
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