Losing Isaiah
“Who decides what makes a mother?”
Drama
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.
VIBE
This film is a gut-wrenching, unflinching look at the devastating consequences of addiction and the complex, often painful, realities of motherhood and the legal system. It's a heavy, emotional journey that stays with you long after the credits roll.
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