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Join us for Precious. Pregnant by her own father for the second time, 16-year-old Claireece Jones can neither read nor write & suffers constant abuse at home. She sees a chance to turn her life around & begins the journey to do so. For ages 18+
Join us for Precious, a film based on the novel, PUSH by Sapphire. Pregnant by her own father for the second time, 16-year-old Claireece "Precious" Jones can neither read nor write and suffers constant abuse at the hands of her vicious mother. Precious instinctively sees a chance to turn her life around when she is offered the opportunity to transfer to an alternative school. Under the patient, firm guidance of her new teacher, Ms. Rain, Precious begins the journey from oppression to self-determination. Sponsored by the Friends of AC Bilbrew & Woodcrest Libraries.
For ages 18+
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment | Education & Literacy |
TAGS: | Black Resource Center |
The Black Resource Center (BRC) was established as a special service of LA County Library in 1978 to serve the informational and educational needs of African Americans and the larger population by supporting research and study on social, historical and cultural aspects unique to the African American experience. The Black Resource Center is located in A C Bilbrew Library.
