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News 12: Precious’ actress speaks in BK about issues in movie

(08/17/10) BED-STUY - “Precious” actress Gabourey Sidibe joined a panel of other actors from the movie tonight to watch and discuss the film that shot her to stardom.

The Brooklyn-born actress and her colleagues spoke with the community about AIDS awareness and some of the other serious issues that the film took on.

Sidibe received an Academy Award nomination for her role.

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NEW YORK (WPIX) - Ephraim Benton is trying to make a difference by bringing arts and culture to his Bed Sty community.

Ephraim is an actor who had a small role in the Oscar-award winning movie “Precious.”

Tonight, he brought together the stars of the movie, including Gabourey Sidibe and showed the film in Tompkins Park.

Ephraim started an organization called “Chillin on da Corner and Beyond,” which is a cultural series designed to empower children, stimulate their minds and ultimately make a difference.

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Gabourey Sidibe and members of the “Precious” cast served as panelists at the Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Recreational Center in New York City for the “Life Is Precious” event. The ladies hosted a screening of the film, and even had free health screenings available.
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CODC & Beyond on Young Black & Fabolous!

Gabourey Sidibe and members of the “Precious” cast served as panelists at the Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Recreational Center in New York City for the “Life Is Precious” event. The ladies hosted a screening of the film, and even had free health screenings available.

Promo For A Special Screening of The Movie “Precious” In Brooklyn Presented By CODC & Beyond!!!

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