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Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire Photos
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Pregnant by her own father for the second time, 16-year-old Claireece "Precious" Jones (Gabourey Sidibe) can neither read nor write and suffers constant abuse at the hands of her vicious mother (Mo'Nique). Precious instinctively sees a chance to turn her life around when she is offered the opportunity to transfer to an alternative school. Under the patient, firm guidance of her new teacher, Ms. Rain (Paula Patton), Precious begins the journey from oppression to self-determination.
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Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Child Abuse|Sexual Assault)
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Genre: Drama
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Original Language: English
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Director: Lee Daniels
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Producer: Lee Daniels, Sarah Siegel-Magness, Gary Magness
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Writer: Geoffrey Fletcher
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Release Date (Theaters): limited
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Release Date (Streaming):
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Box Office (Gross USA): $47.5M
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Runtime:
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Distributor: Lionsgate Films
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Production Co: Smokewood Entertainment Group
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