Losing Isaiah

United States of America

• R
• 1995-03-17(US)
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  Drama
• ▪ 1h-46m

Who decides what makes a mother?

Overview

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.

• Naomi FonerProducer

  Hawk KochProducer

  Stephen GyllenhaalDirector

  Naomi FonerScreenplay

  Seth MargolisNovel

  Sharon OwyangAssociate Producer