Mariah Carey's new movie

Mariah Carey is starring in an upcoming film titled “Precious,” which will be released in selected theaters later this fall. 

The movie is about the hardships of an overweight girl named Claireece Precious Jones who is impregnated by her father and abused by her mother. 

Mariah portrays a social worker in the film.  The abusive mother is played by comedian Mo’Nique. 

The movie is based on the novel titled Push written by Sapphire.

The film also stars Paula Patton, Lenny Kravitz. “The View” co-hostess Sherri Shepherd and Gabourey Sidibe. 

Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey served as executive producers for the movie.  A video clip of the movie preview is posted below.