AFI Film Festival: Must-see movies 2009

By Emily Christianson and Patrick Kevin Day, Los Angeles Times staff

They've created big buzz on the festival circuit and now "Precious," "The Road" and "A Single Man" are making their way to Los Angeles for the AFI Film Festival. The free fest put on by the American Film Institute kicks off Oct. 30 with an eclectic mix of movies with global appeal. For Angelenos making their way to the screenings, we've put together a list of the most buzzed-about films at the fest.