Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire

Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire

Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire, often shortened as Precious, is a 2009 American drama film directed by Lee Daniels. Precious is an adaptation by Geoffrey S. Fletcher of the 1996 novel Push by Sapphire. The film stars Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, and Mariah Carey. The film marked the acting debut of Sidibe. The film, then without a distributor, premiered to acclaim at both the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, under its original title of Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire. At Sundance, it won the Audience Award and the Grand Jury Prize...
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quick facts
Release date:January 16, 2009
Directed by:Lee Daniels
Rated:R (USA)
Runtime:109 Minutes
Producer:Lee Daniels, Sarah Siegel-Magness, Gary Magness
Editor:Joe Klotz, Joe Klotz
Music by:Mario Grigorov
Cinematography:Andrew Dunn
Screenplay by:Geoffrey Fletcher
Estimated budget:$10,000,000
Adapted from:Push

Award-Winning Cast

Gabourey Sidibe
Gabourey Sidibe
Character:Precious
Born:May 6, 1983
Mo'Nique Imes-Jackson
Mo'Nique Imes-Jackson
Character:Mary
Born:December 11, 1967

Cast of Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire

Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Mrs. Weiss
Born:March 27, 1970
Age:42
Sherri Shepherd
Sherri Shepherd
Cornrows
Born:April 22, 1967
Age:45
Paula Patton
Paula Patton
Ms. Rain
Born:December 5, 1975
Age:36
Chyna Layne
Chyna Layne
Rhonda
Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz
Nurse John
Born:May 26, 1964
Age:48
Xosha Roquemore
Xosha Roquemore
Joann
Born:December 11, 1984
Age:27

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
2009 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize - U.S. Dramatic, Lee Daniels
2009 Satellite Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Geoffrey Fletcher
2009 AFI Movies of the Year
2009 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress, Mo'Nique Imes-Jackson
2010 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film, Mo'Nique Imes-Jackson
2010 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture, Mo'Nique Imes-Jackson
2009 Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture, Mo'Nique Imes-Jackson
2009 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Mo'Nique Imes-Jackson
2010 Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature, Gary Magness
2010 Independent Spirit Award for Best Director, Lee Daniels
2010 Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead, Gabourey Sidibe
2010 Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay, Geoffrey Fletcher
2010 Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female, Mo'Nique Imes-Jackson
2009 Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay, Geoffrey Fletcher
2009 Academy Award for Actress in a Supporting Role, Mo'Nique Imes-Jackson
2009 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress, Mo'Nique Imes-Jackson
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YearAward Nomination
2009 Satellite Award for Best Film – Drama, Lions Gate Entertainment
2009 Satellite Award for Best Director, Lee Daniels
2009 Satellite Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Geoffrey Fletcher
2009 Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture, Mo'Nique Imes-Jackson
2010 Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature, Lee Daniels
2010 Independent Spirit Award for Best Director, Lee Daniels
2010 Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay, Geoffrey Fletcher
2010 Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead, Gabourey Sidibe
2010 Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female, Mo'Nique Imes-Jackson
2009 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Picture
2009 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress, Gabourey Sidibe
2009 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress, Mo'Nique Imes-Jackson
2009 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Director, Lee Daniels
2009 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Acting Ensemble
2010 Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film, Gary Magness
2010 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Drama Film, Gabourey Sidibe
2010 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film, Mo'Nique Imes-Jackson
2010 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture, Gabourey Sidibe
2010 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture, Mo'Nique Imes-Jackson
2010 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture, Mariah Carey
2010 Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures, Lee Daniels
2009 DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film, Lee Daniels
2009 Satellite Award for Best Film – Drama, Lionsgate Studios
2009 BAFTA Award for Best Film, Lee Daniels
2009 BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay, Adapted, Geoffrey Fletcher
2009 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Gabourey Sidibe
2009 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Mo'Nique Imes-Jackson
2009 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Geoffrey Fletcher
2009 Costume Designers Guild Award for Best Costume Design - Contemporary Film, Marina Draghici
2009 Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role, Gabourey Sidibe
2009 Academy Award for Actress in a Supporting Role, Mo'Nique Imes-Jackson
2009 Academy Award for Best Director, Lee Daniels
2009 Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay, Geoffrey Fletcher
2009 Academy Award for Best Picture, Lee Daniels
2009 Academy Award for Film Editing, Joe Klotz
2010 MTV Movie Award for Best Breakout Star, Gabourey Sidibe
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Director

Lee Daniels
Lee Daniels
Born: December 24, 1959
Age: 52

Lee Louis Daniels is an American actor, film producer, and director. He produced Monster's Ball and directed the film Precious, which received six Academy Award nominations, including Best Director; the film won two of the awards. Daniels was born on Christmas Eve, 1959, in Philadelphia and...
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Filming Locations

New York City
New York City

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