Losing Isaiah
Who decides what makes a mother?
Khaila Richards, a crack-addicted single mother, accidentally leaves her baby in a dumpster while high and returns the next day in a panic to find he is missing. In reality, the baby has been adopted by a warm-hearted social worker, Margaret Lewin, and her husband, Charles. Years later, Khaila has gone through rehab and holds a steady job. After learning that her child is still alive, she challenges Margaret for the custody.
- 6.5
- 1995
- Released
- 1h 46m
Jessica Lange
Margaret Lewin
Halle Berry
Khaila Richards
David Strathairn
Charles Lewin
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Eddie Hughes
Daisy Eagan
Hannah Lewin
Marc John Jefferies
Isaiah
Samuel L. Jackson
Kadar Lewis
Joie Lee
Marie
Regina Taylor
Gussie
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Caroline Jones
Jacqueline Brookes
Judge Silbowitz
Donovon Ian H. McKnight
AmirRikkia A. Smith
JosiePaulette McDaniels
EthelVelma Austin
Rehab LeaderGlenda Starr Kelly
Group LeaderJoan Kohn
Toby Fredericks
Patrick Clear
Bill Fredericks
Gaby Santinelli
Heidi
Mike Bacarella
Liquor Store ClerkMike Houlihan
Liquor Store Cop #1
John Beasley
Garbage ManJames 'Ike' Eichling
Garbage ManJames F. Tillett
Intern
John Judd
Paramedic
Cheryl Hamada
ER NurseJackie Taylor
ER NurseValerie Shull
Mrs. Ianelli
Laura Cerón
NICU WomanJackie Samuel
NICU Nurse
Deanna Dunagan
Dr. Goldstein
Mike Nussbaum
Dr. Jamison
Margaret Travolta
Sandra Harris
Eddie Bo Smith Jr.
Alley Junkie
Jaqueline Fleming
File Cabinet GirlSibyl Offutt
Tenement Woman
Greg Hollimon
Tenement Man
Rick Worthy
Alley ManTorrence W. Murphy
Alley ManShelia-Marie Robinson
InmateLaTaunya Bounds
InmateTamara Rutledge
Inmate
Valeri Ross
Day Care Teacher
Jacqueline Williams
Day Care Worker
Ora Jones
Day Care WomanNicholas Foster
Boy at SwingsThomica Laquice Simmons
Neighbor GirlEvan Lionel
Paramedic #2
Jennifer Crystal Foley
Park Nanny
Released
en
$17,000,000.00
$7,603,766.00
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- #interracial relationship
- #extramarital affair
