| Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire |
 (14A) Sexual Violence, Coarse Language, Disturbing Content |
| Synopsis: Drama. In 1987 Harlem, a pregnant teenage girl (Gabourey Sidibe) tries to escape her abusive mother (Mo’Nique) and make positive changes for herself and her children. |
| Content Elements: Pervasive use of the sexual expletive and variations, some in a sexual context Frequent and aggressive use of profanity, cursing, developmental slurs and crude sexual language Brief portrayals of child sexual abuse in an incest context – no detail Verbal references to child sexual abuse Frequent portrayals of domestic violence – some blood and detail Frequent portrayals of emotional and physical abuse of children – some blood |
| Thematic Elements: The effects of poverty and illiteracy The possibility of change Social responsibility versus social breakdown The true nature of community |
| Classification Rationale: Rated 14A for mature subject matter including domestic violence, child sexual abuse and pervasive coarse language. |
| Classification Date: 11/17/2009 |
