Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire

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.

Tagline

“For precious girls everywhere.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Lee Daniels

Original Language

EN

What is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire about?

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.

Who directed Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire was directed by Lee Daniels.

When was Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire released?

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire was released on November 6, 2009.

How long is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire?

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire has a runtime of 1h 50m.

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