Review of Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) by Rob N — 03 Apr 2012

Incredibly moving! Gaborey Sidibe shines!

This review of Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) was written by Rob N on 03 Apr 2012.

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