A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story
Brief Synopsis
A two-part television drama based on the life of Mary Thomas, mother of basketball player Isiah Thomas, who was determined to rescue her son from drugs and gang involvement. Isiah Thomas went on to become a star of the Detroit Pistons basketball team.
Cast & Crew
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John Patterson
Director
Leon Robinson
Susan Ware
Bernard Mixon
Rengin Altay
Alfre Woodard
Film Details
Also Known As
Long Shot, Magical World of Disney (12/03/89), The, Mary Thomas Story, Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1989
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
A two-part television drama based on the life of Mary Thomas, mother of basketball player Isiah Thomas, who was determined to rescue her son from drugs and gang involvement. Isiah Thomas went on to become a star of the Detroit Pistons basketball team.
Director
John Patterson
Director
Cast
Leon Robinson
Susan Ware
Bernard Mixon
Rengin Altay
Alfre Woodard
Ed Grennan
Bob Kohut
Harry Lennix
Darrell Echols
A.j. Johnson
Marty Higginbotham
Barbara Robertson
Jamey Sheridan
Shamon Ricks
Lanai Chapman
Garland Spencer
Chick Vennera
Kent Martin
Moon Hi Hanson
Larry O Williams
Crew
William David Arnold
Set Decorator
King Baggot
Director Of Photography
Joseph E Boston
Production Manager
Dru Anne Carlson
Script Supervisor
T.c. Carson
Song Performer
Patricia Clifford
Co-Executive Producer
Robert Cort
Executive Producer
George Dileonardi
Transportation Coordinator
Joe Doyle
Location Manager
Ted Field
Executive Producer
Jerold Franks
Casting
Richard A Harris
Editor
Aaron Holden
Property Master
Lee Holdridge
Music
Eric Jewett
Assistant Director
Michael Merritt
Art Director
Jason Miller
From Story
Jason Miller
Writer
Cathy Newport-logan
Costume Designer
Richard L O'connor
Producer
Al Onorato
Casting
Debra K Oyer
Production Coordinator
Gina Panno
Wardrobe Supervisor
John L Roman
Assistant Director
Allan K Rosen
Music Editor
Ronald Scott
Hair
Lillian Toth
Makeup
Lillian Toth
Hair
Chet Walker
Coproducer
Glenn Williams
Sound Mixer
Kate Wright
Co-Executive Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
Long Shot, Magical World of Disney (12/03/89), The, Mary Thomas Story, Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1989
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
