‘Precious’ breaks Box Office Records in Limited Release…

Lionsgate's "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" set a new record for films opening in limited release. The film brought in 1.8 million from just 18 theater release, estimating to $100,000 per theater.

The LA Times is reporting that the film was show in both highbrow theaters, and in African American communities not only that but a small majority of moviegoers were black, and a lopsided 68% were female. The film will be released this Friday in more theatres across the country. As well as more next Friday! The film is also creating ALOT of Oscar buzz!

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Rain E. Jones said…
im SOOO excited about this!!!!! this proves that we can do more than just comedies, romantic comedies, and hood films! we r a very colorful people! literally and figuratively. btw, LEE DANIELS is BOMB!
Keith said…
I really want to see this film.