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A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story

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Mary Thomas (Alfre Woodard) 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 (Larry O. Williams Jr.), grows up to be on of the greatest players in the history of the NBA, leading the Detroit Pistons to two championships.

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Audience Member Muito boa a historia da infancia e adolescencia de Thomas... quero achar para assistir outra vez!!! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Mary Thomas (Alfre Woodard) 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 (Larry O. Williams Jr.), grows up to be on of the greatest players in the history of the NBA, leading the Detroit Pistons to two championships.
Director
John Patterson
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 3, 2014
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Stereo