FILMLILosing Isaiah1995
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Losing Isaiah
Drama film with a runtime of 108 minutes, released in 1995. Presented in English.
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Drama in which a white social worker must face a legal battle with her adopted son's black birth mother. Margaret Lerwin (Jessica Lange) and her husband Charles (David Strathairn) are delighted when they are able to adopt Isaiah, a baby for whom Margaret has been caring since he was found abandoned in a skip. All seems well for a few years, but then Khalia Richards (Halle Berry), Isaiah's natural mother who was forced to leave him because of her drug addiction, tracks him down and demands him back. The reformed Khalia hires lawyer Kadar Lewis (Samuel L Jackson) to regain custody of her son, forcing Margaret into a court battle to prove which of Isaiah's mothers will best serve his needs.
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How long is Losing Isaiah?
Losing Isaiah runs for 1h 48m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under drama.
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