Review of Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) by Kevin B — 06 Aug 2013

Great film! Sidibe is brilliant as the main character.

This review of Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) was written by Kevin B on 06 Aug 2013.

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