LOS ANGELES - The heart-wrenching story of an illiterate and abused Harlem teen who finds hope in a classroom of misfits tops nominees for the 41st annual NAACP Image Awards.
"Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" earned a leading eight nominations Wednesday, with nods for director Lee Daniels, star Gabourey Sidibe and supporting actors Mariah Carey, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton and Lenny Kravitz.
The film also was nominated for outstanding motion picture and outstanding independent film, adding to its awards-season momentum.
The Image Awards honouring diversity in the arts will be presented Feb. 26 and broadcast live on Fox.
