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Lee Daniels

  1. Is 'Precious' the Next 'Monster's Ball'? (Short Ends and Leader)
    PopMatters logo PopMatters 12 hours ago

    When it comes to Hollywood and representation of African-American women, I propose that the present decade might viewed as beginning with Monster’s Ball (2001) and ending with Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ By Sapphire (2009). Full Article at PopMatters

  2. Movie Review: Precious
    Blogcritics.org logo Blogcritics.org 15 hours ago

    Cornered by poverty, darkness, Harlem, flatiron buildings, and close-set eyes, Precious survives. Full Article at Blogcritics.org

  3. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago
    NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Director Lee Daniels attend The Cinema Society & Tommy Hilfiger screening of 'Precious' at the Crosby Street Hotel on November 5, 2009 in New York City.

    NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Director Lee Daniels attend The Cinema Society & Tommy Hilfiger screening of 'Precious' at the Crosby Street Hotel on November 5, 2009 in New York City. View Photo »

  4. I’m working with Cameron Mackintosh on that
    – Lee Daniels SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer 1 week ago
  5. Director Lee Daniels Delivers A Hard-edged Film, 'Precious'
    Voice of America logo Voice of America 1 day ago

    Lee Daniel's low-budget film, "Precious," is based on the award winning novel "Push" by the African American author Sapphire. Full Article at Voice of America

  6. No Concessions: Happy Goddamn Thanksgiving — “Precious,” “The Road,” and More Feel-Bad Holiday Movies
    Popdose.com logo Popdose.com 1 day ago

    Thanksgiving: For some, that time of the year to reconnect with friends and family, to eat plenty of turkey and trimmings, and figure out what to gift Aunt Ida with this Christmas. Full Article at Popdose.com

  7. Precious' Lee Daniels and Slumdog's Christian Colson Go to Selma
    Pate Magazine logo Pate Magazine 1 day ago

    Who better to do it with than fellow Oscar royalty, producer Christian Colson, who helped bring the triumphant Slumdog Millionaire to the big screen last year? Full Article at Pate Magazine

  8. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago
    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.

    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. View Photo »

  9. Obama's the president, and we want to aspire to that ... But part of aspiring is disassociating from the face of Precious. To be honest, I was embarrassed to show this movie at Cannes. I didn't want to exploit black people. And I wasn't sure I wanted white French people to see our world. But because of ...
    – Lee Daniels SOURCE: Politics Daily 1 week ago
  10. Kevin Maher & Lee Daniel's Class..
    YouTube Logo YouTube Videos 9 months ago
  11. Morning Brew: Friday, Nov. 20
    AfterEllen.com logo AfterEllen.com 1 day ago

    Reporters keep asking Precious director Lee Daniels why the lesbian teacher in the film is "so pretty." Full Article at AfterEllen.com

  12. Review: Precious
    CBC News logo CBC News 1 day ago
    In addition to being raped by her father, Claireece Precious Jones (Gabourey Sidibe, left) is verbally and physically abused by her mother (Mo'Nique) in the film Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire.

    In addition to being raped by her father, Claireece Precious Jones (Gabourey Sidibe, left) is verbally and physically abused by her mother (Mo'Nique) in the film Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire. Full Article at CBC News

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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.
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  1. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Director Lee Daniels attend The Cinema Society & Tommy Hilfiger screening of 'Precious' at the Crosby Street Hotel on November 5, 2009 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Director Lee Daniels attend The Cinema Society & Tommy Hilfiger screening of 'Precious' at the Crosby Street Hotel on November 5, 2009 in New York City.

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  2. 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. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    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.

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  3. 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. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    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.

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  4. Actress Paula Patton, left, and director Lee Daniels attend a special screening of "Precious" hosted by The Cinema Society and Lionsgate on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 in New York. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Actress Paula Patton, left, and director Lee Daniels attend a special screening of "Precious" hosted by The Cinema Society and Lionsgate on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 in New York.

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  5. Director Lee Daniels poses at the AFI Fest 2009 gala screening of his new film "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire" in Hollywood November 1, 2009. Reuters Pictures 2 weeks ago

    Director Lee Daniels poses at the AFI Fest 2009 gala screening of his new film "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire" in Hollywood November 1, 2009.

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  6. Director Lee Daniels (C) poses with producers Sarah Siegel-Magness (L) and Gary Magness at the AFI Fest 2009 gala screening of his new film "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire" in Hollywood November 1, 2009. Reuters Pictures 2 weeks ago

    Director Lee Daniels (C) poses with producers Sarah Siegel-Magness (L) and Gary Magness at the AFI Fest 2009 gala screening of his new film "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire" in Hollywood November 1, 2009.

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  7. Director Lee Daniels poses at the AFI Fest 2009 gala screening of his new film "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire" in Hollywood November 1, 2009. Reuters Pictures 2 weeks ago

    Director Lee Daniels poses at the AFI Fest 2009 gala screening of his new film "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire" in Hollywood November 1, 2009.

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  8. HOLLYWOOD - NOVEMBER 01: Director Lee Daniels arrives 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    HOLLYWOOD - NOVEMBER 01: Director Lee Daniels arrives 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.

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  9. Director Lee Daniels poses at the AFI Fest 2009 gala screening of his new film "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire" in Hollywood November 1, 2009. Reuters Pictures 2 weeks ago

    Director Lee Daniels poses at the AFI Fest 2009 gala screening of his new film "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire" in Hollywood November 1, 2009.

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  10. Lee Daniels, director and producer of "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire," arrives at the premiere of the film at AFI Fest 2009 in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Lee Daniels, director and producer of "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire," arrives at the premiere of the film at AFI Fest 2009 in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.

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  11. Lee Daniels, director and producer of "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire," arrives at the premiere of the film at AFI Fest 2009 in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Lee Daniels, director and producer of "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire," arrives at the premiere of the film at AFI Fest 2009 in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.

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  12. Director Lee Daniels poses after accepting the Breakthrough Director award at the 13th annual Hollywood Awards gala in Beverly Hills, California October 26, 2009. Reuters Pictures 3 weeks ago

    Director Lee Daniels poses after accepting the Breakthrough Director award at the 13th annual Hollywood Awards gala in Beverly Hills, California October 26, 2009.

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  13. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Designer Tommy Hilfiger, wife Dee Ocleppo, actress Paula Patton and director Lee Daniels attend The Cinema Society & Tommy Hilfiger screening of 'Precious' at the Crosby Street Hotel on November 5, 2009 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Designer Tommy Hilfiger, wife Dee Ocleppo, actress Paula Patton and director Lee Daniels attend The Cinema Society & Tommy Hilfiger screening of 'Precious' at the Crosby Street Hotel on November 5, 2009 in New York City.

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  14. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    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.

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  15. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    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.

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  16. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Actress Paula Patton (L) and director Lee Daniels attend The Cinema Society & Tommy Hilfiger screening of 'Precious' at the Crosby Street Hotel on November 5, 2009 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Actress Paula Patton (L) and director Lee Daniels attend The Cinema Society & Tommy Hilfiger screening of 'Precious' at the Crosby Street Hotel on November 5, 2009 in New York City.

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  17. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Actress Paula Patton (L) and director Lee Daniels attend The Cinema Society & Tommy Hilfiger screening of 'Precious' at the Crosby Street Hotel on November 5, 2009 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Actress Paula Patton (L) and director Lee Daniels attend The Cinema Society & Tommy Hilfiger screening of 'Precious' at the Crosby Street Hotel on November 5, 2009 in New York City.

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  18. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    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.

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  19. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    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.

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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.

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  1. I’m working with Cameron Mackintosh on that
    – Lee Daniels SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer 1 week ago
  2. Obama's the president, and we want to aspire to that ... But part of aspiring is disassociating from the face of Precious. To be honest, I was embarrassed to show this movie at Cannes. I didn't want to exploit black people. And I wasn't sure I wanted white French people to see our world. But because of ...
    – Lee Daniels SOURCE: Politics Daily 1 week ago
  3. Obama's the president, and we want to aspire to that ... But part of aspiring is disassociating from the face of Precious. To be honest, I was embarrassed to show this movie at Cannes. I didn't want to exploit black people. And I wasn't sure I wanted white French people to see our world. But because of ...
    – Lee Daniels SOURCE: Politics Daily 1 week ago
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