The movie “Precious” was released in 2009. This movie tells the story of a young, overweight and abused girl living in Harlem, New York in 1987, who gets another chance to live a better life by joining an alternate school. The movie features Gabourey Sidibe as Precious, Mo’Nique as Mary, and Paula Patton as Ms. Rain, among others. It’s not just about the film but the intriguing facts related to its backstage happenings and location.
Where it Filmed?
“Precious” was filmed in various locations in New York City. It includes places such as the iconic NYC borough, The Bronx, at 2925 Grand Concourse and Harlem. Filming of the movie took place from October 24, 2007, to January 23, 2008.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Gabourey Sidibe | Precious |
| Mo’Nique | Mary |
| Paula Patton | Ms. Rain |
| Mariah Carey | Ms. Weiss |
| Sherri Shepherd | Cornrows |
| Lenny Kravitz | Nurse John |
| Stephanie Andujar | Rita |
| Chyna Layne | Rhonda |
| Amina Robinson | Jermaine |
| Xosha Roquemore | Joann |
| Angelic Zambrana | Consuelo |
| Aunt Dot | Toosie |
| Nealla Gordon | Mrs. Lichtenstein |
| Grace Hightower | Socialworker |
| Kimberly Russell | Katherine |
| Bill Sage | Mr. Wicher |
| Susan Taylor | Fairy Godmother |
| Kendall Toombs | Abdul |
| New Born | |
| Alexander Toombs | Abdul |
| New Born | |
| Cory Davis | Abdul |
| 9 Months | |
| Rochelle McNaughton | AIDS Clerk |
| Roy Anthony Tarell Harvey | Boy #1 |
| Abigail Savage | Bunny |
| Sapphire | Day Care Woman |
| Linda Watson | Female Clerk |
| Emani Reid | Girl #1 |
| Dashawn Robinson | Girl #2 |
| Maurizio Arseni | Italian Language Instructor |
| Mugga | KFC Cashier |
| Chazz Menendez | Man #1 Exits Elevator (St) |
| Roy T. Anderson | Man #2 Exits Elevator (St) |
| Quisha Powell | Mongo |
| Vivien Eng | Nurse |
| Silje Vallevik | Pretty Blonde Girl |
| Shayla Stewart | Ruby |
| Ephraim Benton | Skinny Boy #1 |
| Timothy Allen | Skinny Boy #3 |
| Nigel Joaquin | Unruly Boy #1 |
| Esley Tate | Unruly Boy #2 |
| January Adams | Student (uncredited) |
| Dick Clark | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| David Collihan | Doorman (uncredited) |
| Ryan Curtis | Paparazzi (uncredited) |
| Patty Duke | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Michael Jeremiah | Vagrant (uncredited) |
| Martin Luther King | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Tristan Laurence | David (uncredited) |
| Deborah Lohse | Lady #1 (uncredited) |
| Malcolm X | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Kola Ogundiran | Skinny Man (uncredited) |
| Catherine Pierce | Social Worker (uncredited) |
| Lorna Pruce | HIV Social Worker (uncredited) |
| John Reese | Chior Boy (uncredited) |
| Rose Sias | Ferocious Woman (uncredited) |
| Khalilah Walker | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Michael T Walker | Street thug (uncredited) |
| Kisa Willis | Incest Survivor (uncredited) |
| Dolores Winn | Homeless Woman (uncredited) |
| DeWanda Wise | Miriam (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie won 2 Oscars and has 111 other wins and 103 nominations.
- It received reviews from 342 users and 315 critics.
- Lee Daniels directed the movie, contributing to its success.
- Some other actors featured in the film include Mariah Carey as Ms. Weiss, Sherri Shepherd as Cornrows, and Lenny Kravitz as Nurse John, highlighting the star-studded cast.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: 2925 Grand Concourse, The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.8718944
- Longitude: -73.8888178
- Place ID: ChIJha0AfZ3zwokR9BSSJahzVAU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2925 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10468, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
