A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story
Mary Thomas is a single mother with nine children in a rough Chicago neighborhood. She struggles through poverty, resisting gangsters, violence and drugs while battling an indifferent city bureaucracy. Her children thrive under her protection, despite the dangers and temptations of their neighborhood. Mary's youngest son, Isiah Thomas, grows up to be one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA, leading the Detroit Pistons to two championships.
- Rated
- TV-PG
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Released
- 1989
Details
Release year: 1989
Storyline
Mary Thomas is a single mother with nine children in a rough Chicago neighborhood. She struggles through poverty, resisting gangsters, violence and drugs while battling an indifferent city bureaucracy. Her children thrive under her protection, despite the dangers and temptations of their neighborhood. Mary's youngest son, Isiah Thomas, grows up to be one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA, leading the Detroit Pistons to two championships.
Top credits
- Alfre Woodard — Mary Thomas
- A.J. Johnson — Ruby Thomas
- Leon — Michael Thomas
- Garland Spencer — Isiah Thomas - Middle School
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination
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