Claireece "Precious" Jones (Gabourey Sidibe)Shape sees a chance to turn her life around when she is offered the option of an alternative school. Under the guidance her new teacher, Ms. Rain (Paula Patton), Precious begins a journey of self-determination. An Oscar went to Mo‘Nique as best supporting actress for her role as Precious’s mother, and the film received the Academy’s nod for best writing for an adapted screenplay.
