For Precious...

Friends...I just viewed Precious...let's talk...

This is a movie about a teenager that experiences physical, emotional, mental, verbal and sexual abuse from her father and mother. As a result, By the time she's 16, she is illiterate and the mother of 2 incestuous children. This movie tells a very real and traumatic story and, audiences love it and are recommend, as do I.

I am happy this movie made some theaters (interesting not all). It seems as though humans are fascinated by the experiences of others (I know I am) and its amazing to see actuality reach some viewers. Glad to see that its not always about the happy endings and the ongoing perfection Hollywood seems to continuously feed us.

With that said and without minimizing Precious' story, I'd like to uplift a gazillion untold stories.

FYI people, we all have our story. I've witnessed many realities just as traumatic as that of Precious' if not worst. Even as I write this several of my friends come to mind. In other words, Precious is not alone. If only this movie would have reached all theaters and possibly reached viewers unaware of such struggle, it could serve as some type of societal public service announcement. Just for a moment, it would permeate society's pseudo bubble of perfection serving as a reminder that as our energy and focus is consumed by an unfaithful Tiger Woods, we ignore the countless "Precious' " being molested by their parents, failed by those meant to protect them and that as a society we have our work cut out for us.

I am aware of such struggle, for I have my own story. I'm in need of no reminder. There are many who do. Maybe a movie is not the best way, but its a start. I know that individual decisions are essential regarding one's future, but sometimes, some of the circumstances we end up in are results of societal flaws.

When human trafficking exist and thrives in the US and globally, its a societal failure.
When an achievement gap exists in our youth, products of our education system, its a societal failure.
When an educated person of color is "the exception", or "went against all odds", its a societal failure.
When people of the same sex cannot join in civil union, disregarding religious affiliation, society has failed them.

I can't deny that by promoting this film, I am also promoting a film that has the potential to perpetuate already existing negative stereotypes, for it does not portray people of color in the best light. But the film catapulted my mind and emotions into a tornado of thoughts, so I suggest everyone mature enough to handle it, watches Precious or reads the book.
With that said, go ahead and reflect on how you can can challenge society to diminish the amount of Precious' that exist. I'm working on my master plan.

This one is for all the Precious' I know and have failed.