I was deeply disturbed while watching this movie with the realization that the life Precious lived is a reality for many girls growing up here in the USA. Maybe the abuse does not come from their parents but from another family member, friend or neighbor where noone speaks up in defense of the abused child. Just like Precious' grandmother who knew but stood back and did nothing. Precious was a fighter who eventually broke free from her parents torture with the help from her junior high principal and alternative school teacher. Overall the movie was fantastic but I did not like the ending. The ending left me wondering about what happened to Precious and her children.