Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire Screening: Thu. Oct 8th, 2009 @ 7:00 PM - Smith Rafael Film Center, San Rafael, CA SPONSORED BY WELLS FARGO
OPENING NIGHT • Meet Claireece "Precious" Jones (Gabourey Sidibe). An illiterate high school student, pregnant by her father for the second time and subject to relentless abuse at home, she's always, "looking up. . .for a piano to fall." Only the beauty of her resilience tempers the unsettling nature of her harsh existence as her fantasies and aspirations come alive in vibrant vignettes. But life at school is chaos: threatened with expulsion, she transfers to an alternative school where, under the tutelage of Ms. Rain (beautifully rendered by Paula Patton), she finds the strength within herself to determine her own destiny and "tell her story." Director Lee Daniels proves himself a bold voice in contemporary cinema, tackling tough material with uplifting consciousness and insight. And with its riveting cast—newcomer Sidibe's extraordinary performance complemented with passionate commitment by Patton, Mo'Nique as her mother and a glammed-down Mariah Carey—Precious promises to be one of this year's defining films. —Holly Roach
Running time: 109 Country: US Category: US Cinema Directed by: Lee Daniels Producers: Lee Daniels, Sarah Siegel-Magness, Gary Magness Screenwriter: Geoffrey Fletcher Cinematographer: Andrew Dunn Editor: Joe Klotz Cast: Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, Lenny Kravitz, Gabourey 'Gabby' Sidibe
Ticket Codes: PREC08P - Film and Gala PREC08R - Film Only
Print Source: Lionsgate 2700 Colorado Ave. 2nd Floor Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Screening:
Thu. Oct 8th, 2009 @ 7:00 PM - Smith Rafael Film Center, San Rafael CA
This film has gone to RUSH. If seats become available, they will be sold to patrons in the RUSH line on a first come, first served basis. Cash only, no discounts.
