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Precious (2009)

Drama

Precious lives with her dysfunctional family in Harlem. Repeatedly raped by her father, mentally abused by her mother, illiterate, obese and expecting her second child, Precious has had an unimaginable childhood. When things reach breaking point, and she is expelled from school, Precious hears about a special programme for girls like herself. Will this be the lifeline she needs to escape from her living hell?

Country
USA
Cast and crew
  • Lee DanielsDirector
  • Gabourey SidibeClaireece "Precious" Jones
  • Mo'NiqueMary
  • Paula PattonMs. Rain
  • Lenny KravitzNurse John
  • Mariah CareyMs. Weiss
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