Precious (based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire)

DVD

Precious (based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire) / Lee Daniels Entertainment in association with Smokewood Entertainment ; directed by Lee Daniels ; screenplay by Geoffrey Fletcher ; produced by Lee Daniels, Sarah Siegel-Magness, Gary Magness ; executive producers, Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Lisa Cortés, Tom Heller ; presented by Lionsgate, Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry ; director of photography, Andrew Dunn.

Daniels, Lee, 1959- (film producer,, film director.). Fletcher, Geoffrey, 1970- (screenwriter.). Siegel-Magness, Sarah, (film producer.). Magness, Gary, (film producer.). Winfrey, Oprah, (film producer.). Perry, Tyler, (film producer.). Cortés, Lisa, (film producer.). Heller, Tom, (film producer.). Dunn, Andrew, (director of photography.). Mo'Nique, (actor.). Patton, Paula, (actor.). Carey, Mariah, (actor.). Shepherd, Sherri, 1967- (actor.). Kravitz, Lenny, (actor.). Sidibe, Gabourey, (actor.). Mathis, Mark G., (producer.). Klotz, Joe, (editor of moving image work.). Grigorov, Mario, (composer (expression)). Berliner, Roshelle, (production designer.). Draghici, Marina, (costumer designer.). Sapphire, 1950- Motion picture adaptation of (work): Push. (Added Author). Lee Daniels Entertainment (Firm), (production company.). Smokewood Entertainment (Firm), (production company.). Lions Gate Films (Santa Monica, Calif.), (presenter,, publisher.). Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, Lenny Kravitz, Gabourey Sidibe, Stephanie Andujar, Chyna Layne, Amina Robinson, Xosha Roquemore, Angelic Zambrana, Aunt Dot, Nealla Gordon, Grace Hightower, Barret Isaiah Mindell, Kimberly Russell, Bill Sage, Susan Taylor. (Cast).

Summary:

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 pregnant for the second time, Precious is suspended from her school. Her principal arranges to have her attend an alternative school where her new teacher, Ms. Rain, helps Precious learn to read and she responds to this glimmer of hope. Precious also meets Mrs. Weiss, a social worker, who discovers the abuse and incest that Precious has had to endure. Her father dies of AIDS and Precious learns that she is now HIV-positive.

Record details

ISBN: 9786313478101
ISBN: 631347810X
ISBN: 9780010708653
ISBN: 0010708650
ISBN: 9783139811976
ISBN: 3139811977
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (109 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: Widescreen.
Publisher: Santa Monica, California : Lionsgate Films Inc. : [2010]
Copyright: ©2009

Content descriptions

General Note:: Based upon the book "Push", a novel by Sapphire.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2009.

Opening credits mirror its main character's illiteracy by misspelling the title, which is given as "Precious (Base on Nol by Saf)" with the correction "(Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire)" underneath.

Special features: Audio commentary with director Lee Daniels; "From Push to Precious" featurette; "A Precious ensemble" featurette; "Oprah and Tyler: a project of passion" featurette; a conversation with Author Sapphire and director Lee Daniels; Deleted scene: the incest survivor meeting; Audition: Gabourey Sidibe; "Reflections on Precious" featurette; theatrical trailer.
Formatted Contents Note:: Someday -- Principal's office -- Each one teach one -- Big day tomorrow -- First day -- Still hungry -- You coming? -- Meet and greet -- Single step -- All look the same -- Eat it up -- Home life -- For the social worker -- Talk to somebody -- Higher learning -- Nurse John -- Dear Precious -- Can I hold him? -- Ruined my life -- Just a teacher -- Making progress -- Visitor -- Your story -- On her own.
Restrictions on Access Note:: For private home use only.
Creation/Production Credits Note:: Co-executive producer, Simone Sheffield ; co-producer, Mark G. Mathis ; editor, Joe Klotz ; music by Mario Grigorov ; music supervisor, Lynn Fainchtein ; production designer, Roshelle Berliner ; costume designer, Marina Draghici.
Participant or Performer Note:: Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, Lenny Kravitz, Gabourey Sidibe, Stephanie Andujar, Chyna Layne, Amina Robinson, Xosha Roquemore, Angelic Zambrana, Aunt Dot, Nealla Gordon, Grace Hightower, Barret Isaiah Mindell, Kimberly Russell, Bill Sage, Susan Taylor.
Target Audience Note:: MPAA rating: R; for child abuse including sexual assault, and pervasive language.
Study Program Information Note:: Lone Star Library.
System Details Note:: DVD format; NTSC, region 1; widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 EX surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo; color.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:: For private home use only.
Language Note:: English dialogue with optional English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards Note:: Academy Awards, 2009: Best Picture, Best actress (Mo'Nique), and best director ; Golden Globe Winner, Best supporting actress, Monique, Best Picture Drama, Best Actress Drama, Gabourey Sidibe ; Best Picture of 2009, Peter Travers, Rolling Stone