Precious

Über-moguls Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry teamed up to produce this powerful urban tale about heartache and hope. Winning top honors at the acclaimed Sundance Film Festival, the story stars newcomer Gabourey Sidibe as Precious - an overweight, underprivileged junior high student with a nightmarish home life, dismal future and a second baby on the way. But when Precious meets a sympathetic social worker (played by a makeup-less Mariah Carey), she gets the spark of inspiration she needs to triumph over her tragic circumstances. Exceptional performances abound, including Mo'Nique as Precious' abusive, deadbeat mother.