Review of Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) by Greg C — 28 Dec 2010

This movie hurt to watch but it was absolutely amazing.

This review of Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) was written by Greg C on 28 Dec 2010.

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