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Newcomer Gabourey Sidibe has been getting a lot of attention for her performance in the title role in the new film, “Precious.” Studio 360’s Jenny Lawton finds out what it’s like for Sidibe to ride this wave of acclaim for a part that had her exploring the very depths of despair in the life of an abused teenager.

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