Oprah, Tyler Perry push 'Precious'

The Associated Press
TORONTO (AP) — Lee Daniels has an Oscar-winning movie to his credit, but he still needed some big-time help to draw attention to his latest film about a girl who overcomes crushing abuse.

He got it from Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry: The two are executive producers of "Precious," which had a premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival over the weekend.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Winfrey said she was happy to help bring more attention to the film

Published 9/14/09 by


AP Movie News

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  • i think tyler is extremely gifted and i know this gift definitely come from God, so please tyler always remember to seek the giver and not the gift. Always keep a deep devotional time with u and God and put him first in every thing u do. God bless u
    Anonymous 10/21/09 Reply