Push: Based on the novel by Sapphire
December 22, 2008 by cineQueer
LGBT Content: Lesbian
Genre: Drama
Rating: NR
Director: Lee Daniels
Writer: Damien Paul
Starring: Gabourey Sidibe, Paula Patton, Mo’Nique, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, Lenny Kravitz
Distributor: TBA
Release Date: TBA
Synopsis: Illiterate, overweight, and sexually abused teenager Precious Jones has a harder life than most could dream of, until a lesbian teacher named Blue Rain inspires her to finally turn her life around.
Premiering at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival
Screening Times
Friday, January 16, 8:00 pm Racquet Club, Park City
Saturday, January 17, noon Broadway Centre Cinemas VI, SLC
Tuesday, January 20, 3:15 pm Eccles Theatre, Park City
Wednesday, January 21, 11:30 pm Prospector Square Theatre, Park City
Friday, January 23, 2:15 pm Racquet Club, Park City
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