Claireece "Precious" Jones (Gabourey Sidibe) struggles to change her life after she is invited to attend an alternative school so she can get her GED. Angry, abused, obese, illiterate, and pregnant with her second child, Precious must overcome impossible obstacles in order to realize that she can hold on to some hope. The only film to win an Audience Award at both the Sundance and Toronto International Film Festivals, PRECIOUS is a definite front-runner for an Academy Award nomination. With remarkable acting from Gabourey Sidibe and Mo'Nique, just watching the trailer will give you chills. Directed by Lee Daniels; Produced by Lee Daniels, Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry; Starring Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz.