Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. stars in this true story about a renowned brain surgeon who overcame obstacles to change the course of medicine forever. Young Ben Carson didn’t have much of a chance. Growing up in a broken home amongst poverty and prejudice, his grades suffered and his temper flared. And yet, his mother never lost her faith in him. Insisting he follow the opportunities she never had, she helped to grow his imagination, intelligence and, most importantly, his belief in God. That faith would be his gift – the thing that would drive him to follow his dream of becoming one of the world’s leading neurosurgeons.
Runtime: 86 min
Release: 2009
Cast: Cuba Gooding Jr, Kimberly Elise, Aunjanue Ellis
Director: Thomas Carter
Writer: John Pielmeier
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Our Book Group in Melba, Idaho read the Ben Carson story. We discussed it and it was the conclusion of the group that this is a very good book. It is the real life story of a black boy who had no chance of succeeding like some in his peer group and he came out way ahead of the rest. A very good man.
What a great example his mother was of faith and courage. Against all odds she taught her sons what is most important in life.
One of the most inspirational, motivating and thought-provoking movies I’ve seen. Dr. Ben Carson’s life is a testament to how sheer determination, focus and (in his case) a supportive mother, can help you to achieve the pinnacle of your career and profession. Not only his mother’s but maybe, more importantly, his own strong faith in God, as well as a supportive wife were some of the major driving forces behind his remarkable journey.