Review of Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) by Thomas . — 18 Apr 2011

Wonderful movie, the acting is jaw dropping.

This review of Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) was written by Thomas . on 18 Apr 2011.

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