Directed by:
Lee Daniels
Written by:
Geoffrey Fletcher
Based on the novel by:
Sapphire
Genre:
Drama
Runtime:
110 mins
Plot:
In New York City’s Harlem circa 1987, an overweight, abused, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that she can re-route her life in a better direction.
Release Date:
November 9, 2009
Reception:
Cast:
Gabourey Sidibe
Mo’Nique
Paula Patton
Mariah Carey
Sherri Shepherd
Lenny Kravitz
Wins
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Mo’Nique
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Geoffrey Fletcher
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture of the Year | Lee Daniels, Sarah Siegel-Magness, Gary Magness
- Best Achievement in Directing | Lee Daniels
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Gabourey Sidibe
- Best Achievement in Film Editing | Joe Klotz
Wins
- Best Supporting Actress | Mo’Nique
Nominations
- Best Film | Lee Daniels, Sarah Siegel-Magness, Gary Magness
- Best Leading Actress | Gabourey Sidibe
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Geoffrey Fletcher
Wins
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Mo’Nique
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Best Actress – Drama | Gabourey Sidibe
Wins
- Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Mo’Nique
Nominations
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast
- Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role | Gabourey Sidibe
Nominations
- Excellence in Contemporary Film | Marina Draghici
Nominations
- Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | Lee Daniels
Wins
- Stanley Kramer Award | Lee Daniels, Sarah Siegel-Magness, Gary Magness
Nominations
- Outstanding Producer of Motion Pictures | Lee Daniels, Sarah Siegel-Magness, Gary Magness
Nominations
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Geoffrey Fletcher