A 'Precious' Movie

'Precious' is one of those films that grips your from the start and in most cases, reduces you to tears. The film focuses on an un-educated, obese, black teenage girl, who is fantastically portrayed by Gabourey Sidibe. The girl is raped and impregnated - twice - by her own father and is beaten by her own mother.

Even though it has this brutal storyline it has gained commercial success and has managed to get numerous good reviews. The film has been nominated for four BAFTA awards, let's hope some Oscars too.

Despite it's great reviews, 'Precious' has been under scrutiny because people say it enhances the black stereotype and it doesn't show hope in Obama's lead as President of the USA.

Lee Daniels - the film's director - turns his back to any criticism by saying, "When has there ever, ever been a film that stars a 400lb black girl?" Which I think is the final argument.

The truth is Daniels has done something no other director has. If this was done by any other director, Precious would probably have been played by a pretty, slim actress who spent hours in the make-up studio to look rough. Gabourey Sidibe makes the film realistic and authentic, which is why the film has won some awards already.

Mariah Carey, who doesn't sing, won an award for her part as the social worker. Comedienne Mo'nique received a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in her portrayal of Precious' mother.

Finally, Gabourey Sidibe is tipped to be nominated for best actress at the Oscars.

I hope she does and I hope she wins. It will be a truly remarkable and turning day in Hollywood.