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Precious (based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire)
(DVD)

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Contributors:
Daniels, Lee, 1959- producer,
Fletcher, Geoffrey, 1970- screenwriter.
Siegel-Magness, Sarah, producer.
Magness, Gary, producer.
Winfrey, Oprah, producer.
Published:
Santa Monica, Calif. : Lionsgate, [2010].
Format:
DVD
Edition:
Widescreen.
Physical Desc:
1 videodisc (109 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Rating:
MPAA rating: R; for child abuse including sexual assault, and pervasive language.
Status:
On Shelf
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Description

In 1987, obese, illiterate, black 16-year-old Claireece 'Precious' Jones lives in Harlem with her dysfunctional family. She has been raped and impregnated twice by her father, Carl. She suffers constant physical, mental and sexual abuse from her unemployed mother, Mary. After getting pregnant for the second time, Precious is suspended from her school. Her principal arranges to have her attend an alternative school where her new teacher, Ms. Rain, helps Precious learn to read and she responds to this glimmer of hope. Precious also meets Mrs. Weiss, a social worker, who discovers the abuse and incest that Precious has had to endure. Her father dies of AIDS and Precious learns that she is now HIV-positive.

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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)

Daniels, L., Fletcher, G., Siegel-Magness, S., Magness, G., Winfrey, O., Perry, T., Cortés, L., Heller, T., Dunn, A., Mo'Nique., Patton, P., Carey, M., Shepherd, S., Kravitz, L., Sidibe, G., Mathis, M. G., Klotz, J., Grigorov, M., Berliner, R., Draghici, M., & Sapphire. (2010). Precious (based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire). Widescreen. Santa Monica, Calif., Lionsgate.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Lee Daniels et al.. 2010. Precious (based On the Novel 'Push' By Sapphire). Santa Monica, Calif., Lionsgate.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Lee Daniels et al., Precious (based On the Novel 'Push' By Sapphire). Santa Monica, Calif., Lionsgate, 2010.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Daniels, Lee, et al. Precious (based On the Novel 'Push' By Sapphire). Widescreen. Santa Monica, Calif., Lionsgate, 2010.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Abused children -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
African American teenage girls -- New York (State) -- Drama.
African American teenage mothers -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
Harlem (New York, N.Y.) -- Drama.
Illiterate persons -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
Incest -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
Overweight teenagers -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
Rape victims -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
Other Subjects
Adolescentes como madres de familia -- Nueva York (Estados Unidos : Estado) -- Nueva York -- Teatro.
Drama.
Feature films -- United States.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Niños maltratados -- Nueva York (Estados Unidos : Estado) -- Nueva York -- Teatro.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings.
More Details
Language:
English
UPC:
0031398119777, 031398119777

Notes

General Note
Based upon the book "Push", a novel by Sapphire.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2009.
General Note
Opening credits mirror its main character's illiteracy by misspelling the title, which is given as "Precious (Base on Nol by Saf)" with the correction "(Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire)" underneath.
General Note
Special features: Audio commentary with director Lee Daniels; "From Push to Precious" featurette; "A Precious ensemble" featurette; "Oprah and Tyler: a project of passion" featurette; a conversation with Author Sapphire and director Lee Daniels; Deleted scene: the incest survivor meeting; Audition: Gabourey Sidibe; "Reflections on Precious" featurette; theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits
Co-executive producer, Simone Sheffield ; co-producer, Mark G. Mathis ; editor, Joe Klotz ; music by Mario Grigorov ; music supervisor, Lynn Fainchtein ; production designer, Roshelle Berliner ; costume designer, Marina Draghici.
Participants/Performers
Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, Lenny Kravitz, Gabourey Sidibe, Stephanie Andujar, Chyna Layne, Amina Robinson, Xosha Roquemore, Angelic Zambrana, Aunt Dot, Nealla Gordon, Grace Hightower, Barret Isaiah Mindell, Kimberly Russell, Bill Sage, Susan Taylor.
Description
In 1987, obese, illiterate, black 16-year-old Claireece 'Precious' Jones lives in Harlem with her dysfunctional family. She has been raped and impregnated twice by her father, Carl. She suffers constant physical, mental and sexual abuse from her unemployed mother, Mary. After getting pregnant for the second time, Precious is suspended from her school. Her principal arranges to have her attend an alternative school where her new teacher, Ms. Rain, helps Precious learn to read and she responds to this glimmer of hope. Precious also meets Mrs. Weiss, a social worker, who discovers the abuse and incest that Precious has had to endure. Her father dies of AIDS and Precious learns that she is now HIV-positive.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: R; for child abuse including sexual assault, and pervasive language.
System Details
DVD; NTSC, region 1; widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 EX surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Language
English dialogue with optional English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards
Academy Awards, 2009: Best Picture, Best actress (Mo'Nique), and best director ; Golden Globe Winner, Best supporting actress, Monique, Best Picture Drama, Best Actress Drama, Gabourey Sidibe ; Best Picture of 2009, Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
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