Losing Isaiah

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.

Release Date

March 17, 1995

Status

Released

Original Title

Losing Isaiah

Runtime

1h 46min

Budget

$17,000,000

Revenue

$7,603,766

Language

English

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures