Yeah. Didn't like it much. I get really tired of hearing the F-word after a while. The denoument of the story is certainly striking and lays bare an issue that is just not talked about.

I watched it last night.   I was comfortable with my teen watching it, but, i recognize others wouldn't be.

It was the kind of film that I wish I had been watching it with someone..who wanted to talk about both the danger it can introduce re stereotypes, but, also the multiple issues that it addressed ...tons of opportunity for dialogue.

It made me sad..and angry...and frustrated...and sad.

DKS -- yes, the language is a tough..however, powerful acting, and tough issues shown in a different light.  Also, different language, different level of violence wouldn't have been true to the story/location/environment.

from schools, to the lack of hope, to getting to root of issues...and our assumptions, presumptions.

Just read that Mo'nique that actor that played the mom has a history similair to the primary character's, DKS. 

I've heard lots about it, but haven't watched it yet - it's on my list, but because of all it stirs up, needs to be seen at moment in time when reflection can occur.  So, I'll get to it, I'm sure of that. 

Agreed, Carolla....it is something that is important to be able to reflect upon. 

Post when you have, would be interested in dialouge.  (it's available at our blockbuster now)

My sister lent me the DVD but I haven't watched it  yet . . . from the bit I know about it I think I need to be in the right frame of mind.

Watched awhile ago - would use it in a church film series with warning - language fit the story which was a tough story but honest.

agreed, pan.  The language was appropriate for the story.

Would be a good church film series, as it opens so many areas up for dialogue 

 Thanks for posting this Pinga.  I've been meaning to see it, and forgot.  Thanks for reminding me about it!

My wife has been recommending this to everyone lately.  She had to turn it off the first night, and then watched the remainder the next night, it was just too much for her to begin with.

I recommend watching the special features too, where the director talks a lot about his vision for the film and stuff.  He put all the language in there because that is how people talk in that position.  He said he wanted a movie that people in that situation could actually identify with and feel was a true portrait.  It was also interesting to see the girl who played Precious out of character, wow, what a great actress.

It is a movie that brings up a lot for discussion, and reflection.

CharlesT -- i posted it onfacebook, and then here..so i guess i am kinda like your wife in that regard.

good point about the backstory .  i did a bit of reviewing on the movie after having watched it.  interesting information.

Do you think reading/watching the backstory stuff BEFORE watching the movie would be a good idea?  or not?

i wouldn't read it before, carolla.

Thank you!

 I haven't seen it myself, but our DLM organized a women's movie night with "Precious" as the feature. I would have preferred that it be open to all but maybe there was concern that the subject matter might lead to discussions that would be uncomfortable with a mixed gender group? (I don't know because I didn't make that call.) A couple of folks were upset we were showing it at all (since it was R rated!) but from what I heard there was a good turnout and the feedback I heard (including from my wife, who attended) was positive.

I'm not sure why it would be a woman's only night?  Interesting.

I struggle with the gender-bias stuff, but, at the same time, I also recognize that there are groups who do wish to meet in gender groups.. example -- mother/daughter nights, or united church men groups.

I should note, that I struggle with the gender-bias ...and have dialogued and discussed as part of the dialogues around Ontario Women's Conference (OWC). as part of the planning teams ..and also around exclusionaries (much kinder word than I want to say )  practices at gatherings which are "womyn born womyn only".

I think the split up could be a good idea as you would have to be prepared for the possibility of someone's own sexual abuse stuff to come up.  Given how they say it is anywhere from 1 in 3 to 1 in 5 girls are sexually abused, it is pretty much a given that someone there that night was.  It is something you must be prepared for when dealing with this subject matter.  I hope they had thought about that first.