Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire
Now Showing at the Jacob Burns Film Center! Showtimes/Buy Tickets
| Director Lee Daniels discussed the film with New York Times critic Janet Maslin following a Special Screening at the Jacob Burns Film Center on November 9, 2009. |
Additional Info About the Film
The Audacity of ‘Precious’ by Lynne Hirschberg for the New York Times Magazine, Sun. Oct. 21, 2009
Official Website/Trailer
Reviews
Howls of a Life Buried Deep Within by A.O. Scott for the New York Times
"It simply cannot be missed!” - Time
“Precious has a spirit that soars.” - Rolling Stone Magazine
“It will steal your heart!” - The Associated Press
“Believe the hype.” - The New York Post
“This is a fine movie, and a deep one. It’s about unearthing buried treasure.” - The Wall Street Journal
 Mariah Carey (as Mrs. Weiss, left) and Gabourey Sidibe (as Precious, right). (Photo courtesy of Lionsgate) |
 Mo'Nique plays Mary. (Photo credit: Anne Marie Fox) |
 Precious (Gabourey Sidibe, left) and Ms. Rain (Paula Patton, right). (Photo credit: Anne Marie Fox) |
Quotes from JBFC Members who attended the Nov. 9 Screening with director Lee Daniels
“I enjoyed the film immensely. Everyone keeps asking me if it was depressing, but I found it to be the opposite. I thought from hereon if I see someone like Precious on the street, a teen mother with her two kids, instead of thinking that she is using the system, I will think she is surviving and trying to fit into the system.” – Pat
“I was touched, moved, and inspired by Precious and did not understand why. I came to understand that the story of Precious addresses the universal themes of love and truth. We all want to be loved and valued, and the truth is an access to self-love from which all loving is sourced.” – Donna
“The movie was powerful and moving. It was told with honesty and elicited emotions while watching that were very deep. I found Mr. Daniels to be a charming and unaffected man when discussing his approach to this movie. I can see that this is why the movie comes across as genuine in its depiction of Precious. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity as a member to participate in this Q&A and screening of such a powerful film.” – Wendy
“I feel privileged to have been part of your Precious audience. Lee Daniels was quirky, down-to-earth, and honest with us about the making of this movie. He and his cast are deserving of all kinds of accolades, but his talent will most likely win him Best Director this year. He's earned it! "Precious" is a tough movie to forget once you've seen it. I was lucky enough to be at JBFC last year when Dev Patel and Danny Boyle brought us Slumdog Millionaire, and I knew then that it would sweep at Oscar time. Now it's Precious's turn!” – Susan
“Powerful film, harrowing story interspersed with moments of hilarity too. Fascinating dimensional characters, casting right on the nose with acting as good as it gets. Very lucky to have JBFC in my back yard. Thank you!” – Bill
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Precious is Now Showing at the Jacob Burns Film Center! Showtimes/Buy Tickets
