October 27, 2009 1:47 PM
Sapphire speaks about how her novel "Push" became the inspiration for the new movie "Precious," and her skepticism when she was first approached by the director, Lee Daniels.
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I'm so happy that African American actors really had a chance to play a role of SUBSTANCE, and I'm so happy to see SO MANY white women come to see the story as well. I almost appreciated them for coming out to hear a story of what happens so much in my society.
I can't wait to read the book now..Thanks Sapphire and Lee Daniels.
Maybe now social issues that happen in African Americans cultures be developed not to exploit African Americans, but raise consciences of those and bring change that is needed to help Black communities.