Movie·1995·1h 46m
Losing Isaiah
Who decides what makes a mother?
Directed By
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Producer
Hawk Koch, Naomi Foner
Cinematography
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Music
Mark Isham
Editor
Harvey Rosenstock
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
106 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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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
Glenda Starr Kelly
Group Leader
Joan Kohn
Toby Fredericks
Patrick Clear
Bill Fredericks
// crew
Crew
Hawk Koch
Producer
Naomi Foner
Producer, Screenplay
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Director
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Harvey Rosenstock
Editor
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Director of Photography
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