# Precious (2009)

> A brutally intimate Harlem coming-of-age drama follows an abused teenager who discovers that literacy, care, and self-belief can open a path beyond inherited violence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15330

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Lee Daniels
- Cast: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, Lenny Kravitz, Stephanie Andujar, Chyna Layne
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0929632/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: harrowing, unflinching, melancholic, reflective viewing, social issue film night

## Synopsis

A powerful story of resilience and hope against overwhelming odds in a harsh reality.

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