Viciously abused by her mother (a riveting, Golden Globe-winning Mo'Nique)



& pregnant by her father, Harlem teen Precious Jones (Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe)



has an unexpected chance at a different life when she enrolls in an alternative school. Teacher Blu Rain (Paula Patton)



encourages her, but Precious must battle unimaginable barriers everywhere in her life. Lee Daniels



directs his drama that features appearances by Mariah Carey



& Lenny Kravitz.





Rated R 1 hour 49 minutes 2008

5 stars. Very heart-wrenching, moving, and powerful. Really drives home the point that the best things in life don't always come easy. Touches on racism, raped, incest, and abuse. Very hard to watch at times but very touching ride!