Lee Daniels directed a movie based off the book "Push."
Precious  : Base on Nol by Saf -LRB- Based on the Novel `` Push '' by Sapphire -RRB- , or simply Precious , is a 2009 American drama film , directed and co-produced by Lee Daniels .. Lee Daniels. Lee Daniels. Push. Push ( 2009 film ). Sapphire. Sapphire ( author ). drama film. drama film. Precious is an adaptation by Geoffrey S. Fletcher of the 1996 novel Push by Sapphire .. Geoffrey S. Fletcher. Geoffrey S. Fletcher. Push. Push ( 2009 film ). Sapphire. Sapphire ( author ). The film stars Gabourey Sidibe , Mo'Nique , Paula Patton , and Mariah Carey .. Gabourey Sidibe. Gabourey Sidibe. Mo'Nique. Mo'Nique. Paula Patton. Paula Patton. Mariah Carey. Mariah Carey. This film marked the acting debut of Sidibe .. The film , then without a distributor , premiered to acclaim at both the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and the 2009 Cannes Film Festival , under its original title of Push  : Based on the Novel by Sapphire .. Push. Push ( 2009 film ). Sapphire. Sapphire ( author ). Sundance. 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Sundance Film Festival. Sundance Film Festival. 2009 Cannes Film Festival. 2009 Cannes Film Festival. At Sundance , it won the Audience Award and the Grand Jury Prize for best drama , as well as a Special Jury Prize for supporting actress Mo'Nique .. Mo'Nique. Mo'Nique. Sundance. 2009 Sundance Film Festival. After Precious '' ' screening at Sundance in January 2009 , Tyler Perry announced that he and Oprah Winfrey would be providing promotional assistance to the film , which was released through Lionsgate Entertainment .. Oprah Winfrey. Oprah Winfrey. Tyler Perry. Tyler Perry. Lionsgate. Lionsgate. Sundance. 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Lionsgate Entertainment. Lionsgate Entertainment. Precious won the People 's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival in September .. Toronto International Film Festival. Toronto International Film Festival. The film 's title was changed from Push to Precious  : Based on the Novel `` Push '' by Sapphire , to avoid confusion with the 2009 action film Push .. Push. Push ( 2009 film ). Sapphire. Sapphire ( author ). Precious was also an official selection at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival -LRB- particularly the un certain regard section -RRB- .. Lionsgate gave the film a limited release in North America on November 6 , 2009 -LRB- the release was expanded on November 20 -RRB- .. Lionsgate. Lionsgate. Precious received largely positive reviews from critics ; the acting , the story , and its message were generally praised .. In the film 's opening weekend in limited release , it grossed $ 1.8 million , putting it in 12th place at the box office .. As of February 2010 , the film had grossed over $ 47 million domestically , ranking no. 65 for 2009 , recouping its $ 10 million budget , and making it a box office success.Precious '' received six Academy Award nominations , including one for Best Picture , at the 82nd Academy Awards .. Best Picture. Academy Award for Best Picture. 82nd Academy Awards. 82nd Academy Awards. Geoffrey Fletcher won for Best Adapted Screenplay .. Best Adapted Screenplay. Academy Award for Best Writing ( Adapted Screenplay ). Mo'Nique won the award for Best Supporting Actress , for which she received a standing ovation at the ceremony , along with numerous other accolades .. Mo'Nique. Mo'Nique. Best Supporting Actress. Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. standing ovation. standing ovation