Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire

(2009) R

Directed by: Lee Daniels

Starring: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique , Paula Patton

Overview: Based on a novel by Sapphire.

Swing Vote

(2008) PG-13

Directed by: Joshua Michael Stern

Starring: Kevin Costner, Madeline Carroll, Paula Patton

Overview: An election's outcome rests in the beer-slinging hands of a lovable loser (Kevin Costner).