Losing Isaiah 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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Drama
Release Date

Mar 17, 1995

Duration: 1h 46 min

Popularity: 1.3447
100 votes
Directed by

Stephen Gyllenhaal

Casting: Aleta Chappelle

Screenplay by

Naomi Foner

Productions

Paramount Pictures (US)

Budget 17.0 M

7.6 M

Top Cast

Crew & Team

Hawk Koch

Producer

Naomi Foner

Producer

Sharon Owyang

Associate Producer

Aleta Chappelle

Casting

Kimberly Brent

Associate Producer

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