Precious is a pregnant teenager who gets a chance at a new future when she changes schools. Portraying the dramatic highs and lows of life in Harlem, the performances from newcomers and famous faces alike, have gained universal critical acclaim.
Reviews
"An urban nightmare with a surfeit of soul, Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is like a diamond [...] courageous and uncompromising, a shaken cocktail of debasement and elation, despair and hope. Everyone involved deserves credit for creating a movie so dangerous, problematic and ultimately elevating." John Anderson, Variety
"Precious is an emotional powerhouse, a triumph of bruising humor and bracing hope that deserves its place among the year's best films." Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
"Easily the most talked about US film at Sundance this year, Push: Based on the Novel 'Push' By Sapphire is both a horribly upsetting and movingly inspirational film [...] Adapting the best-selling novel by Sapphire to the screen, second-time director Lee Daniels creates a must-see portrait of life’s underprivileged which is utterly compelling." Mike Goodridge, Screen
Awards
Sundance Film Festival '09 - WINNER
- Audience Award (Lee Daniels)
- Grand Jury Prize (Lee Daniels)
- Special Jury Prize (Mo'Nique)
Toronto International Film Festival '09 - WINNER
- People's Choice Award (Lee Daniels)
Golden Globes - WINNER
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Mo'Nique)
Oscar - NOMINATED
- Best Actress - Gabourey Sidibe
- Best Supporting Actress - Mo’Nique