A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story (TV 1989)

TV Movie - 100 min - Biography | Drama | Sport

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The story of Mary Thomas, the mother of basketball star Isiah Thomas, and how she fought to keep her family together and her sons out of trouble despite the surroundings of poverty... See full summary »

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Cast overview, first billed only:
	Alfre Woodard	...	Mary Thomas
	A.J. Johnson	...	Ruby Thomas
	Leon	...	Michael Thomas
	Garland Spencer	...	Isiah Thomas - Middle School
	Chick Vennera
	Larry O. Williams Jr.	...	Isiah Thomas - High School
	Jamey Sheridan	...	Brother Ted (as James Sheridan)
	Harry Lennix	...	Nero
	Shamon Ricks	...	Jojo
	Lanei Chapman	...	Mary (16 years)
	Barbara E. Robertson	...	Miss Day Receptionist
	Cynthia Baker	...	Sister Kevin Anne
	Marty Higginbotham	...	Mr. Davis
	Ed Grennan	...	Mayor Daley
	Moon Hi Hanson	...	Dr. Kim

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The story of Mary Thomas, the mother of basketball star Isiah Thomas, and how she fought to keep her family together and her sons out of trouble despite the surroundings of poverty, drugs, crime and violence of their ghetto neighborhood. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com

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