The film 's success is not entirely a surprise , considering that the Oprah Winfrey- and Tyler Perry-backed Sundance darling has earned $ 27 million at the domestic box office and was received well by audiences during its slow rollout in cities across the nation in November . `` Precious '' and Precious both lead Independent Spirit Award nominations . Acclaimed indie ` ` Last Station '' did n't earn any nominations , as it was nominated 1980s-era . `` ( 500 ) Days of Summer '' is up for best picture , along with Precious , '' `` Amreeka
`` Precious '' and Precious both lead Independent Spirit Award nominations . Acclaimed indie `` Last Station '' did n't earn any nominations , as it was nominated 1980s-era . `` ( 500 ) Days of Summer '' is up for best picture , along with Precious , '' `` Amreeka