Precious February 23, 2011

Precious (Lee Daniels, 2009) will be screened on Wednesday 23rd March at 7:30pm in the Studio Theatre.

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. 

• 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.


• Certificate: 15


• Running Time: 109 minutes


• Short Cuts Cinema: edgehill.ac.uk/shortcuts

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.

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