On the Outside? Look In.

Precious is a movie about life in the eyes of a young black girl that lives in a very abusive household and has little education and who is also pregnant with her second child by her father. Precious is a film that was adapted from the book Push by Sapphire. She said that the book was a bunch of stories that she heard from her students when she use to teach.

The movie is based off of true events. The most important thing to me is to remember that this story applies to a lot of people’s lives but their story isn’t getting told. As harsh as it was too read, its even more harsh to watch but it is the truth.

It’s time that the abused boys and girls, men and women, have their story told because it is viscous cycle and the abuse will continue if no one speaks up.



I will say this movie is hard to watch indeed but it needs to be seen by everyone if you ask me.

Precious did not win the Academy Award for Best Picture but it did get one for Best Supporting actress. Precious speaks volumes because it applies to people of all races, colors, gender, and religion. I advise that you see Precious if you haven’t already because you could be the one to help stop the abuse.