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Review: 'Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" By Sapphire'

This feature requires a newer version of Macromedia Flash Player and javascript-enabled browser. Film critic Peter Rainer discusses dramatic roles for comedians, such as Mo'Nique's in "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire." Full Article at Christian Science Monitor

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  1. Mo'Nique
  2. Gabourey Sidibe
  3. Lee Daniels

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Related Quotes

  1. It's empowering. It's like as much confidence as I have, there's still that little fat girl that lives inside of me ... Because everyone told me that I wouldn't make anything of myself until I lost 100 pounds.
    – Gabourey Sidibe SOURCE: CBS News 2 weeks ago
  2. I got the call for the callback, which was the next day
    – Gabourey Sidibe SOURCE: CBS News 2 weeks ago
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  1. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 17: Actress Gabourey Sidibe attends the MoMA's Second Annual Film Benefit, Honoring Tim Burton at the MOMA on November 17, 2009 in New York.
  2. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 17: Actress Gabourey Sidibe attends 'The Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit: A Tribute To Tim Burton' at The Museum of Modern Art on November 17, 2009 in New York City.
  3. Gabourey Sidibe, right, star of "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire," poses with actor Will Smith at the premiere of the film at AFI Fest 2009 in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.
  4. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Writer Sapphire, director Lee Daniels and actress Paula Patton attend The Cinema Society & Tommy Hilfiger screening of 'Precious' at the Crosby Street Hotel on November 5, 2009 in New York City.
  5. From left, the author Sapphire, director Lee Daniels and actress Paula Patton attend a special screening of "Precious" hosted by The Cinema Society and Lionsgate on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 in New York.
  6. HOLLYWOOD - NOVEMBER 01: Producer Sarah Siegel-Magness, director Lee Daniels, and producer Gary Magness arrive at the screening of 'Precious: Based On The Novel 'PUSH' By Sapphire' during AFI FEST 2009 held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on November 1, 2009 in Hollywood, California.

Cast of Characters

  1. Gabourey Sidibe
  2. Lee Daniels
  3. Mo'Nique
  4. Mariah Carey Mariah Carey
  5. Paula Patton
  6. Tyler Perry Tyler Perry