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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.

Release: 1995-03-17
Runtime: 106 min
Rating: 6.5 / 10
Cast
Jessica Lange
Jessica Lange
Margaret Lewin
Halle Berry
Halle Berry
Khaila Richards
David Strathairn
David Strathairn
Charles Lewin
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Eddie Hughes
Daisy Eagan
Daisy Eagan
Hannah Lewin
Marc John Jefferies
Marc John Jefferies
Isaiah
Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson
Kadar Lewis
Joie Lee
Joie Lee
Marie
Regina Taylor
Regina Taylor
Gussie
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Caroline Jones
Jacqueline Brookes
Jacqueline Brookes
Judge Silbowitz
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Donovon Ian H. McKnight
Amir
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Rikkia A. Smith
Josie
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Paulette McDaniels
Ethel
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Velma Austin
Rehab Leader
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Glenda Starr Kelly
Group Leader
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Joan Kohn
Toby Fredericks
Patrick Clear
Patrick Clear
Bill Fredericks