GIFTED HANDS: THE BEN CARSON STORY (Television Release USA 2009)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.5|5.0 Starsìììì 

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story—one of the better films for the late 2000’s decade—live action Cuba Gooding Jr. film (not the documentary short film of the same or similar name) tells a story that can be welcomed and well received by all audiences. The movie inspires with a remarkable script that plumbs the depths of what it takes to successfully change an inevitable outcome of one’s place in life. The casting is perfect for Ben Carson, his brother, and their mother as well as Ben’s wife, Candy. 

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Storyline 

A young man, his brother, and their mother begin the tremendous struggle to climb the educational and social ladder. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Thomas Carter for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Dan Angel and Thomas Carter for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Ben Carson (Cuba Gooding, Jr.), Teen Ben Carson (Gus Hoffman), Child Ben Carson (Jaishon Fisher), Sonya Carson (Kimberly Elise), Candy Carson (Aunjanue Ellis) , Teen Curtis Carson (Gregory Dockery), Child Curtis Carson (Tajh Bellow), Peter Rausch (Scott Strangland), and Augusta Rausch (Angela Dawe). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This is well done and worth more than one watch. It is a keeper for the family home video library. 

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