
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.
Drama
- Release Date
Mar 17, 1995
- Popularity: 1.3447
- 100 votes
- Directed by
Stephen Gyllenhaal
- Screenplay by
Naomi Foner
- Productions
Paramount Pictures (US)
- Budget 17.0 M
7.6 M
Duration: 1h 46 min
Casting: Aleta Chappelle
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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