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Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire

Release Date: Nov. 6 Director: Lee Daniels Writer: Geoffrey Fletcher, (based on a novel by Sapphire) Starring: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo’Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd Cinematographer: Andrew Dunn Studio/Run Time: Lionsgate, 110 mins. Precious offers a strong performance in a familiar tale...  read more

Watch the New Trailer for Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire

Lee Daniels' Precious is the critically acclaimed pet project of executive producers Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey. It is a personally significant film for both, providing a platform for Perry to open up about his experiences with an abusive father, and of course, Oprah long ago came forward about her childhood sexual abuse at the hands of a cousin. Indeed, this one's going to be a weeper....  read more

Tyler Perry's Precious Wins Top Award at Toronto Film Fest

Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire won the Toronto Film Festival's top honor this past Saturday, their People's Choice Award, which is voted on by filmgoers....  read more