Losing Isaiah
“Who decides what makes a mother?”
1995•R•1h 46m•6.5•Released
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.
Director
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Writer
Naomi Foner
Budget
$17M
Revenue
$8M
Languages
English
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Cast
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
Amir
Rikkia A. Smith
Josie
Paulette McDaniels
Ethel
Velma Austin
Rehab Leader
Production
Company
Paramount Pictures
Producer
Hawk Koch
Producer
Naomi Foner
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