On the heels of the film's six Academy Award nominations,TV Guide Network will air an exclusive one-hour special on the film "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire," a Lionsgate release.

 

The special, hosted by veteran television personality Tanika Ray, documents the film's extraordinary journey from page to screen, and includes never-before-seen film footage, exclusive interviews with the director and cast members, and emotional reactions from filmgoers who have seen the movie and been touched by its story.

 

"Precious: The Story Behind the Movie" premieres Saturday, February 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on TV Guide Network.