Precious /

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 pregn...

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Other Authors / Creators:Daniels, Lee, 1959- director.
Magness, Gary, producer.
Siegel-Magness, Sarah, producer.
Fletcher, Geoffrey, 1970- screenwriter.
Mo'Nique, actor.
Sidibe, Gabourey. actor.
Patton, Paula, actor.
Carey, Mariah, actor.
Kravitz, Lenny, actor.
Shepherd, Sherri, 1967- composer.
Grigorov, Mario, Push.
Sapphire, 1950-
Other Corporate Authors / Creators:Lee Daniels Entertainment (Firm)
Smokewood Entertainment (Firm)
Lionsgate (Firm)
Format: DVD
Language:English
Spanish
Language notes:English dialogue with optional English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Imprint: Santa Monica, Calif. : Lionsgate, [2010]
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Online Access:Connect to reviews of this title online
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