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

For precious girls everywhere.

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.

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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.

Released November 6, 2009

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Gabourey Sidibe

Gabourey Sidibe

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Mo'Nique

Mo'Nique

Mary

Paula Patton

Paula Patton

Ms. Rain

Mariah Carey

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Sherri Shepherd

Sherri Shepherd

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Lenny Kravitz

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Stephanie Andujar

Stephanie Andujar

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Chyna Layne

Chyna Layne

Rhonda

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