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The 2009 Sundance
Film Festival has unveiled the lineup for its U.S. and World competitions for
dramatic and documentary features.
"Push", a film
directed by Lee Daniels (producer of "Tennessee") and featuring a
small role by Mariah, will have its world premiere at the festival and compete
in the
U.S. Dramatic Competition. The 16 competing films
were selected from 1,026 submissions.
"Push" (Director and Screenwriter: Lee Daniels) —
Based on the acclaimed, best-selling novel by Sapphire, "Push" is the
redemptive story of Precious Jones, a young girl in Harlem struggling to
overcome tremendous obstacles and discover her own voice. Cast: Gabourey
“Gabby†Sidibe, Paula Patton, Mo’Nique Imes, Lenny Kravitz.
L.A. Times