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I typically do not watch the Academy Awards, but something compelled me to stay up and watch this past Sunday.
Sapphire
The movie Precious is based on the book Push. “Push was unpublished before being discovered by the renowned feminist literary agent Charlotte Sheedy, whose interest created demand and eventually led to a bidding war. Sapphire submitted the first 100 pages of Push to a publisher auction in 1995 and the highest bidder offered her $500,000 to finish the novel.”(1) WOW!
I read Push years ago. While reading, I could not put it down. I was on a roller coaster of emotions at the turn of every page. Author, Sapphire starts the book with phonetic spelling, as the main character Precious grows mentally, her writing improves. Labeled controversial by some, Push exposes issue of incest/rape, teen pregnancy, low self esteem, and literacy to name a few.
Lee Daniels
Congratulations to Mo’Nique for her award winning role in the movie!! I was first introduced to Precious producer, Lee Daniels from his role in Monster’s Ball. During an interview, he explained that Black folk did not identify with Monster’s Ball because of the subject matter about a reformed racist. Like Precious, Montser’s Ball shows what generational curses can be passed down.
Lenny Kravitz
Precious also features previously loc’d cutie Lenny Kravitz pictured with Lee Daniels
Geoffrey Fletcher
I grew up in Connecticut, so big up to CT native Geoffrey Fletcher for Best Adapted Screenplay for Precious.
The Precious Crew…
Links You May Enjoy…
* (1) Wiki: Sapphire
* List of black Academy Award winners and nominees
* Official Movie Site
