Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009)
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Cuba Gooding Jr. stars as real-life neurosurgeon Ben Carson in this made-for-TV biographical drama from TNT. Directed by Thomas Carter (Coach Carter), the film reveals Carson's inspiring life story as a poor, inner-city youth who overcame great odds to become one of the world's best surgeons, thanks… More Cuba Gooding Jr. stars as real-life neurosurgeon Ben Carson in this made-for-TV biographical drama from TNT. Directed by Thomas Carter (Coach Carter), the film reveals Carson's inspiring life story as a poor, inner-city youth who overcame great odds to become one of the world's best surgeons, thanks to the love of his determined single mother (played by Kimberly Elise) and an unswerving Christian faith. ~ Sandra Bencic, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- PG, 1 hr. 30 min.
- Directed By
- Thomas Carter (II)
- Genres
- Drama
- In Theaters
- Feb 7, 2009 Wide
- On DVD
- Sep 8, 2009
- Studio
- Sony Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Kam Williams, NewsBlaze
A moving tribute to a real role model who's living proof that it's possible to overcome any obstacle standing between you and your dreams.
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Kam Williams, Sly Fox
A moving tribute to a real role model who's living proof that it's possible to overcome any obstacle standing between you and your dreams.
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