Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire 7.3

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire · 2009

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) is a Drama film directed by Lee Daniels, starring Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton.

Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, Lenny Kravitz, Stephanie Andujar, Chyna Layne

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What is "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" about?

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.

When was "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" released?

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire was released in 2009.

Who stars in "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire"?

The cast includes Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey.