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Losing Isaiah poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.9 / 100
1995·Drama·1h 51m

LOSING ISAIAH

“Who decides what makes a mother?”

Khaila Richards, a crack-addicted single mother, accidentally leaves her baby in a dumpster while high and returns the next day in a panic to find he is missing. In reality, the baby has been adopted by a warm-hearted social worker, Margaret Lewin, and her husband, Charles. Years later, Khaila has gone through rehab and holds a steady job. After learning that her child is still alive, she challenges Margaret for the custody.

Above the Line
Stephen Gyllenhaal·DirectorNaomi Foner·ScreenplaySeth Margolis·NovelAndrzej Bartkowiak·Director of PhotographyMark Isham·Original Music ComposerHarvey Rosenstock·Editor
Cast
Jessica Lange·Margaret LewinHalle Berry·Khaila RichardsDavid Strathairn·Charles LewinCuba Gooding Jr.·Eddie HughesDaisy Eagan·Hannah LewinMarc John Jefferies·IsaiahSamuel L. Jackson·Kadar LewisJoie Lee·MarieRegina Taylor·GussieLaTanya Richardson Jackson·Caroline Jones
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 1
Stephen Gyllenhaal·Director
Writing· 2
Naomi Foner·ScreenplaySeth Margolis·Novel
Camera· 1
Andrzej Bartkowiak·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Harvey Rosenstock·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Mark Isham·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Jeannine Oppewall·Production DesignWilliam Arnold·Art DirectionMary Malin·Costume DesignJay Hart·Set Decoration
Production· 5
Naomi Foner·ProducerHawk Koch·ProducerSharon Owyang·Associate ProducerAleta Chappelle·CastingKimberly Brent·Associate Producer
By the Numbers
57.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
45%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$8M
ROI -55%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Losing Isaiah's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#A87654
#E1CDB0
#FFFFFF
Mood
Intense, Emotional
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a close-up of three individuals. On the left, a Black woman with dark hair looks directly at the viewer. To the right, a White woman w”

drama
Key Elements
BabyWhite Cloth
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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