November 2, 2009 - These “Made in NY” films will release
in November:
Precious: Based on the Novel by Sapphire opens in
select theatres on November 6. Directed by Lee Daniels, the film shot on
location in New York City during the fall of 2007. Based on the acclaimed,
best-selling novel Push, Precious is the redemptive story of
Precious Jones, a young girl in Harlem struggling to overcome tremendous
obstacles and discover her own voice. The film stars Gabourey ‘Gabby’ Sidibe,
Paula Patton, Mo’Nique Imes, Lenny Kravitz, Mariah Carey.
Writer-director
Rebecca Miller’s new movie, The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, follows its
title character, played by Robin Wright Penn, who embarks on an unplanned
emotional journey that threatens to pull apart her seemingly perfect existence,
for the better. Helping her to break through the façade is her odd and soulful
neighbor, played by Keanu Reeves. Supporting cast includes Julianne Moore,
Winona Ryder, Maria Bello and Blake Lively. The Private Lives of Pippa
Lee opens in theatres November 27.
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