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Precious

Now Showing at Dendy Canberra Centre
Precious (MA15+) 110 mins
Synopsis: PRECIOUS, based on the novel Push by Sapphire, is the kind of story that is rarely told, about a character who society usually writes off, judges as a statistic, or simply ignores. Directed by Lee Daniels, PRECIOUS is set in 1987 Harlem and tells the story of Claireece 'Precious' Jones (Gabourey Sidibe), an overweight, illiterate teen pregnant with her second child whose life takes a new direction when she is invited to enrol in an alternative school.

Executive produced by Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry, PRECIOUS stars Gabourey Sidibe, Lenny Kravitz, Mariah Carey, Paula Patton and Mo'Nique.

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize (Dramatic) at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress (Mo'Nique)
Selected to screen in 'Un Certain Regard' at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival
Winner of the Audience Award at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival
Awards:
6 OSCAR NOMINATIONS: Including Best Picutre, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress
 
GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER: Best Supporting Actress
Director:Lee Daniels
Cast:Gabourey Sidibe, MoNique, Paula Patton, Maiah Carey
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Rating Advice:strong themes and coarse language