Precious
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In Harlem, 1987. Sixteen year old Claireece Jones - who goes by her middle name Precious - is an illiterate, overweight black girl. She is pregnant wi...th her second child, both children fathered by her biological father, who has continually raped her since she was a child, but who she doesn't see otherwise. Her infant daughter, Mongo - such named since she has Down Syndrome - lives with Precious' grandmother. Precious lives with her mother Mary, who abuses Precious both physically and emotionally. Mary does nothing but smoke, watch television and collect welfare through fraud (as she doesn't ever look for a job) and believes that education does nothing for Precious, who she would rather also collect welfare if only to bring money into the household. To escape her life, Precious often daydreams of herself in glamorous situations. Because of her current pregnancy, Precious' principal transfers her into an alternative school. In dealing with the school's sympathetic teacher Miss Blu Rain, Precious begins to believe that she can have a future by learning how to read and write. Despite some devastating news from her mother following the birth of her child, Precious also begins to believe she can escape the grips of her abusive mother, who, up to this point, was Precious' only real support. Show More

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ittle Precious. Precious finds solace in her imagination, where she envisions herself as a successful and respected woman.

One day, Precious is given the opportunity to attend an alternative school called Each One Teach One, where she meets a supportive teacher named Ms. Rain. With Ms. Rain's guidance, Precious begins to discover her own self-worth and uncovers a love for learning.

As she continues her education, Precious forms close bonds with her classmates, who have all faced their own challenges. Together, they create a safe and nurturing environment for each other.

Despite all the obstacles she faces, including her troubled home life and the stigma of her past, Precious remains determined to break free from the cycle of abuse. With the support of her newfound family and the strength she finds within herself, Precious begins to build a brighter future for herself and her child.

Directed by Lee Daniels and based on the novel Push by Sapphire, Precious is a powerful and emotionally charged drama that sheds light on the resilience of the human spirit. With brilliant performances by Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, and Paula Patton, this film delivers a profound and unforgettable story of hope, redemption, and the transformative power of education.