| I didn't know about the novel, "Push", by author, Sapphire but in short, it's about a 16 year old mother of two, who's own father is the daddy of the children. Of course this is rape. Her mother, played by MoNique is full of hatred for her daughter and for her own life period.
The year is 1987, Precious Jones is obese, not your classic beauty, has been raped and born two children by her father. She is abused mentally and physically by her mother who blames her daughter for all the above. The emotionally beaten down daughter escapes from this hell through daydreaming and watching television.
The performances are stellar. It's interesting how the story unfolds. Not a dry eye will be in the movie theatre. Singer/actress, Mariah Carey, who plays the social worker, is said to have given an exceptional performance and moving forward, should be able to chart her future as a true actress.
When the movie has its premiere in 2009 at
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the Sundance Film Festival, it won three awards and caught the eye of Ms. Oprah and Mr. Tyler Perry, who are listed as the movie's "Executive Producers" Sexy soul rocker, Lenny Kravitz plays a nurse and the View's, Sherri Shepard, Grace Hightower, Bill Sage, Nealla Gordon are all part of this wonderful supporting cast.
When Ms. Sidibe was interviewed on "Entertainment Tonight", when asked how she felt, she answered that it feels like a dream. This raw gifted young lady did not set out to become actress. But when she auditioned, the casting agents were blown away and brought her to the attention of mega director, Mr. Lee Daniel, known for "Monster Ball", which earned Ms. Halle Berry an Oscar.
The NYC native, who's 300 lbs of beauty is a huge plus to the plus size ladies out there. It only proves that talent comes in all sizes. It will be interesting to see how Ms. Gabourey Sidibe blossoms. Watch out world, a star has arrived.
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What a move! Monique really rocked that role as did Sidibe.
Congratulations to both lovely women for showing how ALL women
have to perserve. Also, we need to treat each other with love and
understanding.