Ben Carlson, MD, neurosurgeon Presidential Candidates of Republi

Wow! Real Ben Carlson, MD, neurosurgeon; I Believe that he would have made a great President (He was one of 16 Presidential Candidates of Republicants in 2016.

An inspirational true story - "stupid", disadvantaged kid becomes a famous, pioneering neurosurgeon - rags to riches. Amazing surgery on the Siamese twins! Great acting (when does Cuba Gooding, Jr. ever disappoint?). Excellent, heart-warming movie.

 

He operated on Ashley's brain to save her life. She was 3.5 months early 1.5 lbs at birth and developed a major bleed in her brain. Without it she wouldn't have made it. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MPWBBrg78A 

 

Gifted Hands

Oscar® winner Cuba Gooding Jr. (Actor in a Supporting Role, Jerry Maguire, 1996) 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 himself. 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. © 2009 Sony Pictures Television Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Release date

2009

Running time

1:30:12

Audio

English

Subtitle

Not available

Actors

Aunjanue EllisCuba Gooding Jr.Kimberly Elise

Director

Thomas Carter

Producers

Denise ChamianDavid A. RosemontDavid Rosemont

Writers

Dan AngelJohn Pielmeier

Genres

Drama

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Provider

Sony Pictures