Precious January 26, 2011

Precious (Lee Daniels, 2009) will be screened on Thursday 25th October 2010 at 7:30pm in the Studio Theatre. The film is a 15 certificate.

Clareece ‘Precious' Jones is an overweight, illiterate African-American teen in Harlem.  Just as she's about to give birth to her second child, Jones is accepted into an alternative school where a teacher helps her find a new path in her life.  Starring Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique and Mariah Carey.

Nominated for six Academy Awards, winner of two, including Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Mo'Nique.

Based on the novel Push by Sapphire. 

Screened to coincide with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

• Running time: 109 minutes


• Tickets: £3.00 / £2.50 concs. Entry is on a first come, first served basis.  However, tickets can be booked in advance by calling 01695 584480.


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  Short Cuts Cinema: edgehill.ac.uk/shortcuts



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  Tickets on sale Wednesday 1st September 2010.

For details of what's on this season at the Studio Theatre, view the programme of Short Cuts screenings.

Alternatively, for what's on this season at the Rose Theatre, visit the Rose Theatre website.

Interested in learning more about film or other subjects? Edge Hill University provides degree programmes in Film Studies, Media, Performing Arts, English, Creative Writing and History. Why not find out more from our A-Z of courses or by contacting our Enquiries Unit on 0800 195 5063.