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From print to screen: The evolution of ‘Precious’

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The new film, “Precious,” started out as a novel by author Sapphire, who took her time in allowing the book to be adapted for the screen.

Interview with Sapphire, the author of ‘Push’

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Precious

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Newcomer Gabourey Sidibe has been getting a lot of attention for her performance in the title role in the new film, “Precious.” Studio 360’s Jenny Lawton finds out what it’s like for Sidibe to ride this wave of acclaim for a part that had her exploring the very depths of despair in the life of […]

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From print to screen: the evolution of ‘Precious’

Arts, Culture & Media

Before it was a film, ‘Precious’ was a screenplay and a novel called ‘Push.’ We talk to novelist Sapphire and screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher about what it took for the character of Clareece Precious Jones to evolve from print to screen.

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