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Who is the director of the movie Precious?

Precious: Base on Nol by Saf (Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire), or simply Precious, is a 2009 American drama film, directed and co-produced by Lee Daniels.

Where did the movie Precious take place at?

Filming took place in New York City from October to November 2007. Precious, 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.

Who is precious’s mom in the movie Precious?

Precious is at home washing dishes when her mom, Mary, (MoNique) who is unemployed and watches $10,000 Pyramid all day, asks Precious if she is going to start cooking. Mary then throws a heavy pan at Precious and knocks her out.

Who was Gabourey Sidibe in the movie Precious?

Gabourey Sidibe as Claireece Precious Jones. The film’s casting director, Billy Hopkins, found her at an open-call audition held at New York City’s Lehman College. Sidibe was chosen over 300 others who auditioned in nationwide casting calls and had no prior acting experience.

What was the name of precious’s first child?

Precious’s first child, a daughter named “Mongo” (short for Mongoloid), has Down syndrome and is being cared for by Precious’s grandmother, though Mary forces the family to pretend that Mongo lives with her and Precious so she can receive extra money from the government.

Who is Rita Romero in the movie Precious?

Stephanie Andujar as Rita Romero, a 16-year-old former heroin addict and prostitute, who attends the same alternative school in Harlem as Precious and later befriends her. During Andujar’s audition, Daniels was so impressed that he interrupted her dialogue and stated, “I want you in my movie.” Chyna Layne as Rhonda Patrice Johnson

When is country and western night at Lanzarote Park?

The show starts at 7:30 pm and ends at 11:00 pm. When you buy your tickets don’t forget to also book your transfer to and from the venue. From June the 30th up until September the 15th you can also attend our Country and Western Night on Saturdays.

What was the name of the dog in Precious Pupp?

The cartoon featured a large mangy dog named Precious Pupp and his owner Granny Sweet. The cartoon featured a large mangy dog named Precious Pupp and his owner Granny Sweet. The cartoon featured a large mangy dog named Precious Pupp and his owner Granny Sweet. The cartoon featured a large mangy dog named Precious Pupp and his owner Granny Sweet.

Who is the social worker in the movie Precious?

Inspired by her new teacher, Blu Rain ( Paula Patton ), Precious finally learns to read and write. She meets sporadically with a new social worker Ms. Weiss ( Mariah Carey ), who learns about the rape in the household when Precious reveals who fathered her children.

How old is the girl in the movie Precious?

The film is centered around a 16 year old African American girl in late 1980’s Harlem. She is illiterate, obese, and pregnant with her second child by her father. Precious is left at home with an abusive mother who discourages her from attending school, which is her only escape from home.

What happens at the end of the movie Precious?

Afterward Precious goes to a fried-chicken shop and orders a bucket of chicken, but runs off with it without paying. She eats the whole bucket on the way to school and then throws up (perhaps showing a habit of binge-eating or maybe it is because she is pregnant).