Precious (Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire)
(DVD) 

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Contributors
Daniels, Lee, 1959- film producer,
Fletcher, Geoffrey, 1970- screenwriter.
Siegel-Magness, Sarah, film producer.
Magness, Gary, film producer.
Winfrey, Oprah, film producer.
Published
Santa Monica, California : Lionsgate Films Inc. :, [2010].
Format
DVD
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (109 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. 
Status
Uintah County Library - Drama Videos & TV - Second Floor
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Published
Santa Monica, California : Lionsgate Films Inc. :, [2010].
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
UPC
031398119777, 031398119791, 00031398119777

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.
Restrictions on Access
For private home use only.
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.
Study Program Information
Lone Star Library.
System Details
DVD format; 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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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Daniels, L., Fletcher, G., Siegel-Magness, S., Magness, G., Winfrey, O., Perry, T., Cort�es, 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.). Lionsgate Films Inc. :.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Lee Daniels et al.. 2010. Precious (Based On the Novel 'Push' By Sapphire). Lionsgate Films Inc..

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Lee Daniels et al.. Precious (Based On the Novel 'Push' By Sapphire) Lionsgate Films Inc., 2010.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Daniels, Lee, et al. Precious (Based On the Novel 'Push' By Sapphire) Widescreen., Lionsgate Films Inc. :, 2010.

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