Best of Sundance 2009

"Push: Based on the novel by Sapphire"

Exactly the kind of discovery that film festivals are made for, this powerful tale of a 16-year-old girl (newcomer Gabourey Sidibe) struggling under the harshest conditions features incredible performances from a completely unexpected cast—Paula Patton (pictured), Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, Lenny Kravitz and a seriously Oscar-worthy Mo'Nique (who won a special fest prize for her performance).

A deserving winner of both Sundance's dramatic competition jury prize and audience award.

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