Precious

Lee Daniels pulls no punches and doesn't let anything get in his way of delivering a brilliantly heartbreaking story, based on the novel "Push" by Ramona "Sapphire" Lofton. The title character, Claireece "Precious" Jones, embarks on many social issues throughout her tragic story, including: HIV/AIDS, incest/rape, illiteracy and teen pregnancy. Amateur Gabourey Sidibe won the role at an audition she randomly decided to attend, but there couldn't possibly have been a better person to have been cast. One of film's greatest debut performances. Mo'Nique and Paula Patton should also be noted for their greatest performances of their careers so far.