Losing Isaiah (1995)
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.
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Jessica LangeMargaret Lewin
Halle BerryKhaila Richards
David StrathairnCharles Lewin
Samuel L. JacksonKadar Lewis
Cuba Gooding Jr.Eddie Hughes
Daisy EaganHannah Lewin
Marc John JefferiesIsaiah
Joie LeeMarie
Regina TaylorGussie
Jacqueline BrookesJudge Silbowitz
LaTanya Richardson JacksonCaroline JonesDonovon Ian H. McKnightAmirKeywords
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What is Losing Isaiah about?
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.
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Losing Isaiah has a runtime of 106 minutes.
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