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Claireece Precious Jones (Gabourey Sidibe) is 16, overweight, illiterate, abused by her mother (Mo’Nique) and pregnant for the second time by her father. After being expelled from school due to her pregnancy, Precious clings on to hope when she joins Each One Teach One, a school programme for those with learning difficulties. Determined to improve her education and make a better life for herself Precious is helped along by her inspirational teacher Ms. Rain (Paula Patton) and her new circle of friends. Can she escape from her abusive upbringing once and for all?