Director Stephen Gyllenhaal
Screenplay Naomi Foner
Losing Isaiah
Drama1995
Tagline: Who decides what makes a mother?
Release Date: 1995-03-17
Duration: 106 minutes
Synopsis
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.
Casting
- Halle BerryKhaila Richards
- Samuel L. JacksonKadar Lewis
- Cuba Gooding Jr.Eddie Hughes
- John BeasleyGarbage Man
- Jessica LangeMargaret Lewin
- David StrathairnCharles Lewin
- Marc John JefferiesIsaiah
- Regina TaylorGussie
- Eddie Bo Smith Jr.Alley Junkie
- Margaret TravoltaSandra Harris
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