Precious

Precious is a powerful and emotional film that tells the story of a young African American girl named Claireece "Precious" Jones, who is struggling to find her place in the world. Despite being just 16 years old, Precious has already been through a lifetime of hardships, including being pregnant for the second time by her absent father and facing abuse from her mother. The film follows Precious as she begins attending an alternative school, where she meets a lesbian teacher named Ms. Blu Rain who takes an interest in her well-being. With the help of Ms. Rain and other supportive figures in her life, Precious starts to learn how to read and write and begins to believe in herself for the first time. As Precious navigates her way through this new world of education and self-discovery, she must also confront the harsh realities of her home life and learn to stand up for herself against those who have hurt her in the past. The film features strong performances from its cast, including Gabourey Sidibe as Precious and Mo'Nique as her abusive mother, Mary Lee Johnston. Overall, Precious is a moving portrayal of resilience and hope that highlights the transformative power of education and personal determination. Despite facing numerous challenges throughout the film, Precious ultimately learns to embrace her own worth and create a better future for herself - making it an inspiring watch for audiences around the world

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Precious include The Ron Clark Story, The Good Lie, The Help, Life of a King, The Master, Front of the Class.

Precious was released in theaters on November 20, 2009.