WHITE RIBBON DAY FILM: PRECIOUS – adapted from bestselling novel Push, by Sapphire

Precious (2009) Dir – Lee Daniels Adapted from bestselling novel Push, by Sapphire Synopsis Best Supporting Actress Academy Award® and BAFTA winner for Mo’Nique. A vibrant, honest and resoundingly hopeful film about the human capacity to grow and overcome. Set in 1987 it is the story of Claireece ‘Precious’ Jones (Gabourey Sidibe) a sixteen year old girl born into a life no one would want. She’s pregnant for the second time by her absent father, at home, she must wait hand and foot on her mother (Mo’Nique) a poisonously angry woman who abuses her emotionally and physically. School is a place of chaos and Precious can neither read nor write, but expulsion leads to a life-line in an alternative school and a teacher who will help Precious on a journey from darkness, pain and powerlessness to light, love and self determination. WATCH ONLINE: STREAMING, BUY OR RENT Currently you are able to watch “Precious” streaming on Amazon Prime Video (subtitles not available). It is also possible to buy “Precious” on Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies (with captions), YouTube, Sky Store, Microsoft Store, Apple iTunes (with captions), Amazon Video as download or rent it on Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Microsoft Store, Sky Store, Amazon Video, Apple iTunes online. WHERE TO WATCH Getting help and support for domestic violence You do not have to wait for an emergency situation to find help. If domestic abuse is happening to you, it’s important to tell someone and remember you’re not alone. Here’s some useful advice and ways to contact those who will be able help. THE POLICE NATIONAL HELPLINE NHS WOMEN’S AID VICTIM SUPPORT REFUGE SHELTER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT LINE #WhiteRibbonDay #MakeThePromise #NoExcuseForAbuse