A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story (1989)
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.
Director: John Patterson
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: December 3, 1989
Cast
- Alfre Woodard - Mary Thomas
- AJ Johnson - Ruby Thomas
- Leon - Michael Thomas
- Garland Spencer - Isaiah Thomas at Age 11
- Chick Vennera - Coach Pingatore
- Larry O. Williams Jr. - Isaiah at Age 15
- Jamey Sheridan - Brother Ted
- Harry Lennix - Nero
- Wanda Christine - Sara
- Shamon Ricks - Jojo
Screenplay
Music: Lee Holdridge
Cinematography: King Baggot
Editing: Richard A. Harris
Production: Chet Walker Enterprises, Interscope Communications, Walt Disney Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Patterson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story about?
- 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.
- Who directed A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story?
- A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story was directed by John Patterson.
- Who stars in A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story?
- A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story stars Alfre Woodard, AJ Johnson, Leon, Garland Spencer, Chick Vennera, Larry O. Williams Jr..
- How long is A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story?
- A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story?
- A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story produced?
- A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story was produced in United States of America.