Oprah Winfrey says about movie, 'Precious' - 'it split me open'

November 2, 2:57 PMBooks on Film ExaminerConnie Ann Kirk

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Oprah Winfrey says movie, 'Precious' 'split me open.'
(Photo: Lionsgate). 

Oprah Winfrey says the movie Precious, "split me open."  She adds that audiences may "appreciate" rather than "enjoy" the film.  The movie is based on the novel Push by Sapphire and Romona Lofton. Winfrey saw the movie directed by Lee Daniels and was so moved by the story that she signed on as an executive producer with friend, Tyler Perry.

Ms. Winfrey's remarks appear on E! Online which covered the premiere of the movie at the AFI Fest 2009 in Los Angeles over the weekend.

Precious is about an abused, obese teenager in Harlem who is pregnant with her second child and how a teacher at an alternative school tries to pull her out of her situation. Winfrey was inspired by the message of hope that the book and film present.

The movie, which the director first thought would go straight to DVD after touring the film festivals, will have a theatrical release November 6, 2009, in large part because of Winfrey's endorsement and promotion.

See the trailer for Precious here.

See more of Ms. Winfrey's comments about the film here.

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