Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
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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.
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire is a 2009 drama film that follows a 16-year-old girl in 1980s Harlem as she navigates poverty, abuse, and illiteracy while pregnant for the second time. The film adapts Sapphire's acclaimed novel and explores Precious's journey toward education and self-discovery despite overwhelming hardship.
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Stephanie AndujarRita
Chyna LayneRhonda- Amina RobinsonJermaine
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Nealla GordonMrs. Lichenstein- Grace HightowerSocialworker
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When was Precious released?
Precious was released on November 6, 2009.
What is Precious about?
The film follows Claireece 'Precious' Jones, a 16-year-old living in Harlem in 1987 who faces physical and emotional abuse at home, is pregnant by her father, and struggles with illiteracy despite being in ninth grade. It chronicles her path toward education and empowerment.
Is Precious based on a book?
Yes, the film is based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire.
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