Summary Mary Thomas 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 Thomas, grows up to be one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA, leading the Detroit Pistons to two championships. View more details
Directed : John Patterson
Written : Jason Miller
Stars : Leon A.J. Johnson Alfre Woodard Garland Spencer
Genres : Drama Biography Sport
Release date : Dec 2, 1989
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Chicago, Illinois, USA
Production companies : Interscope Communications Walt Disney Television
Summary Mary Thomas 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 Thomas, grows up to be one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA, leading the Detroit Pistons to two championships. View more details
Genres : Drama Biography Sport
Release date : Dec 2, 1989
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Chicago, Illinois, USA
Production companies : Interscope Communications Walt Disney Television
