Regarding Precious dancing on the edge between life and death like the scene where Mary throws a TV that almost hits Precious and their baby, as she runs away from at home cold and homeless and the fact that she is HIV positive, a happy and empowering ending is impossible because she cannot fight against the obstacles. Even though I'm not happy, I still view it as evaluative and powerful because movies teach us that there are good and bad people in the world. Even if the world is putting weight on your shoulders and you feel like you're about to give up, there are always good and caring people from unlikely places to come and help you if you accept the support. Despite your destiny, you can still have the opportunity to choose your own choices in life and there will be those who can and will support you.