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DVD

Precious : based on the novel Push by Sapphire

Call Number

  • DVD DRAMA (CEN, EAS)

Edition

Widescreen version.

Languages

English dialogue; optional English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

Performers

Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, Lenny Kravitz, Gabourey Sidibe.

Publication Information

Santa Monica, Calif. : Lions Gate Films, [2010]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (109 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R; child abuse including sexual assault, and pervasive language.

Summary

Precious Jones, an inner-city high school girl, is illiterate, overweight, and pregnant-- again. Naïve and abused, Precious responds to a glimmer of hope when a door is opened by an alternative-school teacher. She is faced with the choice to follow opportunity and test her own boundaries.

Notes

Title from container.

Based on the novel "Push" by Sapphire.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2009.

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.

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