Jessica LangeMargaret LewinSavaraTV movie
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.
Drama
Starring
Jessica Lange, Halle Berry, David Strathairn
Directed by
Stephen Gyllenhaal
About
Losing Isaiah
Drama
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.
Who decides what makes a mother?
Information
- Released
- Mar 17, 1995
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Status
- Released
Language & origin
- Original audio
- English
- Country
- US
- Rating
- R
- Directed by
- Stephen Gyllenhaal
Production
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
Cast
People in this story
Jessica LangeMargaret Lewin
Halle BerryKhaila Richards
David StrathairnCharles Lewin
Cuba Gooding Jr.Eddie Hughes
Daisy EaganHannah Lewin
Marc John JefferiesIsaiah
Samuel L. JacksonKadar Lewis
Joie LeeMarie
Regina TaylorGussie
LaTanya Richardson JacksonCaroline Jones
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