A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story (1989)

[@southernladywithmanyhats7428]

This was an awesome movie! Thank God for strong women and Mothers!!!

[@TDeezyMDD]

Wow. This movie had me in tears. 😢 Any movie with Alfre Woodard is a must watch.

[@MsDisneylandlover]

100%❤

[@mobetta2092]

EASILY my 1st favorite movie. I'm a Detroiter who was 13yrs old when this aired in 1989 on a Sunday Night. The late Ms. Mary Thomas was so loved and embraced by the City of Detroit, just as her son Isiah her other children were and still are.

[@stacydetwiler1475]

@Mo Betta But didn't the city of Chicago love them first?

[@annacaldwell8151]

Love this 😘

[@winycityfightfan]

Yeah I remember that movie as well it was a Disney movie, But growing up in chicago Isiah was the god of basketball here, until mike got here.

[@mobetta2092]

@@stacydetwiler1475 oh no question Chicago loved Zeke first just as NC loved Jordan before Chicago did, Michigan loved Magic before LA, Indiana loved Bird before Boston…you didn’t know that the hometown is where all basketball greats who were talented early on were loved first?

[@mobetta2092]

@@winycityfightfan Zeke’s brother Larry used to visit our high school quite often back in the early 1990s and was really cool with our basketball coach and some of the other staff members. Now Zeke has talked about embracing the love so much in Detroit that he has visited the homes of random fans in and around the city, taking them up on their dinner invitations when they see him arriving at the airport. He’s also said on different occasions that the Westside of Chicago and The City of Detroit is forever embedded in him. Zeke is our guy.

[@DJones-xc6cj]

Alfre Woodard has never received the recognition that she deserves. She is such a wonderful actress. Ms. Woodard has been acting for many years. I don't think that I have ever seen her receive a reward. Virtually every person that’s a moviegoer has been fortunate to be entertained by her brilliant acting. This movie was excellent.

[@JMD621]

The ones with awards have sold their souls.

[@MsDisneylandlover]

I agreed ❤

[@ginaduncan5799]

Yep, don't forget Angela Baxter, played everybody momma under the sun, not half the recognition she should have gotten

[@DJones-xc6cj]

@@ginaduncan5799 I agree with you.

[@ginaduncan5799]

@@JMD621 so dam true n Sad asf

[@hart1625]

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. - from IMDB 7.8

[@user-po3bc4ty2r]

MERVEILLOUS MOOVIE.........Mary THOMAS is a WONDERFUL MOTHER.......😂🎉❤😅😊🎉🎉🎉🎉😂 SHE IS A MOTHER VERY STRONG......😂🎉❤❤❤❤

[@jetway931]

Thank you for the explanation they should have put it in the video I'm like wth is this

[@darlenewhite8622]

Thanks for telling the story.

[@celestefoster5085]

She survived through White Supremacy also

[@tararansom2750]

There were 12 children

[@Blessed2bhere34]

There is nothing I could have done without my parents but most importantly my mother. My mom like so many sacrificed so much just so I could be or do things she couldn’t. Mothers are thee most important precious thing in this world. To all moms who are doing it alone I appreciate you. God bless!

[@jojoba2633]

Amen ❤

[@user-gy1xc4dx4h]

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH ❤🎉😊 WE DO IT BECAUSE WE HAVE TOO WITH GOD'S HELP ❤🎉😢 SOME ARE DADS TOO

[@kimyemimah6535]

My mother is just like her... Strong, brave, and resilient, but most of all compassionate.

[@SanJuanitaGomez-iw9wp]

We mothers all have a part of this determined and perservance for their children never to give up in life no matter the circumstance.

[@MsDisneylandlover]

You have a blessed and beautiful mon❤❤❤❤

[@alinehenley2569]

Such a touching movie, BRAVO TO THIS MOTHER and to mothers in this life whom gave their best to keep their children in the right side of life. Thank you for this movie.

[@juust_dann1813]

Give her every award in the book. She slayed every role

[@celestefoster5085]

I remember these Mamas ! But we need these Father's in the House!

[@sheiladesoysa7112]

A beautiful moving and inspirational story. Kept me engrossed right through. May this mother rest in peace and rise again in glory 🙏

[@jeffscott6656]

Amen, yes it is a beautiful message.❤

[@user-px7cf9sh2h]

Yes, Amen 🙏🙏🙏

[@jameshart9536]

Excellent 👌 When you see Ms Woodard and Leon you know it's got to be a top Notch show!

[@troydixson1394]

The best pure pg I mean like a true sized pg scorer,passer,scary athletic gotta be top 3 pg of alltime

[@MW-hy9ew]

If we had more parents like this our kids wouldn’t be in so much trouble, confused & failing school.

[@mystrength2009]

Movie brought me to tears. I had the same upbringing and thank God for a mother who never left my side through high school and till now. I'm 65. I am still getting good advice that I give to my own kids.

[@alethabrowne9831]

From Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 I'm thankful to Mrs Thomas for sharing a motivational story to support and strengthen mothers .

[@anitacovington2994]

This was a very, very encouraging story. Beautiful story of love. Thank you Ms. Mary Thomas for being the wonderful example of a mother that you were. I am truly glad I saw this movie. In Jesus' name, Amen.

[@petesteuer6941]

Mary Thomas is the salt of the earth. A truly amazing woman!!!

[@susieove3041]

Love this movie with tears 😭. Thankyou, beautiful woman Mrs Mary Thomas for sharing your life story with us. 🙏

[@veniagivenchy1532]

I love their mother babyyy...!!! She's just like me . She don't play no games, gets right to the point, & stands her ground .

[@TeeBaby888]

Ms.Mary Thomas I Appreciate You .For allowing to understand the Tribe & Tribulations that You went though by Mantaining Your Chrildren.Youre Was Best at it ...I Thankyou for How you paved the way for I & others today ....to Reach The Mountain Top ❤.....and for our Chrildren';the youth.,..Rest in Piweer Ms.Mama Thomas......Fly High.....❤🙏🤎💔ill Cherish. Your Story ....🤎

[@kwesidiamonds8242]

Everything about Mama makes me misses my late Mama

[@MsDisneylandlover]

I lost both of my moms to cancer ❤ so I understand and respect to your mom..

[@rebeccasamano87]

The battle belongs to the Lord, but this beautiful heart of Ms. Mary Thomas generated from a compassion of unconditional Love for her children. I was in awe of her strong willed mind! I loved this movie and it will be forever in my heart. "Only the Strong Survive" Loved it!

[@sharonhaley3169]

Thats what you call a MOTHER

[@keishabonner7309]

Wow! I did not know Isiah Thomas's mother was more famous than him! What a great mother. And Alfre Woodward killed it! Love this movie. Thanks for uploading it.

[@kareemsupremet.v.5189]

More famous than him? He's a back-to-back NBA champion

[@keisawilliams7942]

I love this movie beautiful

[@MsDisneylandlover]

​@@kareemsupremet.v.5189meaning that she got him to where was..

[@MsDisneylandlover]

​@@kareemsupremet.v.5189n she went through hell trying to keep her family together.

[@JoeyCalico-ne2ei]

Momma dear you are some kind of wonderful... I searched for this movie, saw it last on VHS tapes long ago. Makes me cry whenever I watch. They don't make movies like this that inspire.

[@essencerodriguez1692]

There’s nothing stronger then a MOTHERS LOVE..Beautiful Movie❤

[@AnyoneAnybody]

Bravo to this mother ❤❤

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Right

[@jenniferrobinson2740]

I'm so emotional,strong woman. Awesome!

[@dianetaillon9875]

Awesome I hope KZbin keep coming up with movies like this definitely worth watching

[@ladennayoung2939]

Great movie and story. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for sending this story my direction. I have never heard of this before.

[@darlenewhite8622]

A great, inspiring and heartwarming movie, Alfre Woodard played it, a great actress, nothing like a mother's love for her children, she put such love, courage and strength in this movie, that should be awarded, Dear mama you are appreciated. God 🙏 bless you😊.

[@juliabrown9349]

Besides The Great Cicely Tyson,, Alfre Woodard is 1 of my favorites. AJ Johnson still has her youthful look.

[@MsDisneylandlover]

I agreed rip to ms tyson n my mom look just like as her twin. My mom.as passed on now rip.

[@virginiadouglas9449]

She is one of the best black female actor ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you! You brought tears to my eyes

[@lonnellware3094]

A mother's soul is a powerful source to motivate her children to overcome obstacles in life!

[@Blessed2bhere34]

Amen!

[@donbuyshousescash4765]

Isiah Thomas. Aka Zeke. One of the best point Guards in the NBA. I remember in 88. He scored and played with a spraing ankle. Against the Lakers in the 88 NBA finals.

[@chicagourban1266]

I knew the real life Mary Thomas aka Dear, and she loved children, Mr Thomas babysit my youngest son one or twice, when I lived near by in early 2000 years. She was very loving and honest. I'm blessed to have known her and carry her spirit in my heart. Rest in Heaven, Ms. Dear your legacy lives for entnalty ❤

[@reneachilds8111]

My name isn't Thomas..but, I feel just that way. A mother's love is boundless.....

[@MsDisneylandlover]

My last name is Thomas ❤ . I wish my family was strong like this family was. ❤

[@user-gy1xc4dx4h]

AMEN TO THAT ONE 🙏 HONEY ❤🎉

[@bucktaylor9178]

This was a great movie.

[@JohnWest-zq5gs]

Woman had guts that's the kind of mother every family needs and a dad like James Evans on Good times there be a lot of less crime

[@norasanchez7459]

What a GREAT movie this is and because of women like Ms. Thomas, and many other women is the reason men want to keep us, the women down and break our spirits when we fight for what is right. Thank you mom, and to all the mothers out there fighting for what is right. Women, we are sisters and no matter how high you are on that ladder it is because a woman believed in you, so be a mentor even if for only your children. God bless the moms who have the voice & strength to fight the fight. Ps, it is because of Ms. Woodard's picture that i dared to see this movie, what an amazing actor🌹

[@JMD621]

Oh stop

[@career5690]

@@JMD621 Nora is right 😂😢😮😅😊

[@agnescoulter7555]

what an amazing mother !!!! faith , strength and courage

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Especially when she got that gun

[@smilton729]

A mother's love for her children goes way beyond the eyes can see. I loved this movie and the ending where he acknowledged his mother had me in tears.

[@leroylawrence2773]

“There’s only one gang in this house & that’s the Thomas gang & I’m the leader”!

[@OraliaBarrera-ed6td]

A mothers love is uncondicional...❤ I love my mom for her Courage 😢

[@taramarcelle1706]

We are strong with Purpose only as we lean on God whose stronger than we are. Great movie.😍🇹🇹🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙋🙏🙋

[@cathyt144]

Beautiful,inspiring and motivational story. The love and strength of a mother can only be surpassed by the Lord himself. Never take her for granted.

[@lindareinen1259]

Wonderful movie! Loved it! It just shows how important it is to have at least one parent pushing and helping their child/children to have an education!!

[@user-po3bc4ty2r]

exactly😂🎉❤😊

[@brendaletournal4817]

What a blessed movie ! Glory be to God Hallelujah 🙌

[@marskeins]

They need to stop taking this movie off. Alfre Woodard not surprising she was nominated for a Emmy for this role. She's a beast of a actress.

[@mobetta2092]

Did you notice at the 1:05:05 mark is a cameo of Ms. Mary Thomas walking out of the mayor's office? Edit: Mary Thomas aka Isiah Thomas’s mother

[@lwmson]

@@mobetta2092 Wow. That sure was! You're very observant.

[@mobetta2092]

@@lwmson bruh I watched this movie so much as a kid. I was 13 when the movie aired and had it on VHS on heavy rotation. Yes, that's indeed the madam.

[@lwmson]

@@mobetta2092 Lol. Another fun fact is that the guy who wrote this movie was Jason Miller. He played the priest "Damein" in The Exorcist.

[@oldmansportsog2514]

Tv movies don't win awards. Lmao

[@lwmson]

I love Leon. The guy's such a great actor.

[@CodyCole80]

Never realized he and Dresser were in a movie together before The 5 HeartBeats. 😂

[@MsDisneylandlover]

​@@CodyCole80lol

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Yes him and the gang leader

[@lwmson]

@@CodyCole80 I loved him in that bio pic on the Temptations. He was great as David Ruffin.

[@maegardnermills4292]

Wonderful driving nurturing spirit moved in this momma and planted seed in her generations to come through her children.

[@husseinibrahim5438]

I would like to salute you Mrs Mary Thomas for your lovely story which gives a lot of people an inspiration to overcome all obstacles in life.

[@carolmakin8075]

What an a amazing brilliant film, enjoyed that so much, brought a lot of tears to my eyes, but such a good film.

[@sar729]

This is my favorite movie. I had it vhs. I had my mom tape it. I knew this movie by heart.

[@jaychild78]

I haven’t seen this since it first premiered in 1989. Thought it didn’t exist anymore. ❤️

[@purecruzan69]

This was a great movie. Isiah’s speech brought tears to my eyes. Tough love ❤️ is the hardest love to give, but is the best love a child can receive. ❤ Ms Mary Thomas you are truly blessed 😇 and loved. Our children need more mothers like you in their lives.

[@teresabotts3987]

I love this movie! It tells of the strength of a single mother and the strength and love that she has for her children.

[@cooldude6012]

2:55- Mary beat the breaks off that woman !! 🤍🤍🤍😂😂😂😂

[@sar729]

This made my day.. a great way to end my Thanksgiving evening watching a great film.

[@WindDancer435]

I just stumbled across this movie and I am so glad I did. What a wonderful and inspirational story and a tribute to a real mom. My mother was a nightmare. What a blessing this woman was to her family; unlike my own who taught me by example, what NOT to be.

[@patriciaperry-higgins6269]

Sometimes Mothers don’t have an example to teach their babies. I’m so sorry you didn’t have a strong, brave, loving, compassionate Mother to support you. Mom’s work hard to give their children everything they need to endure this thing we call life. I Pray that God send someone your way to fill the void in your heart. One thing my heart tell me is that y’all be the best Mom ever❤

[@archimandritegregory7730]

Now this is a movie worth watching. A mama like that is what every child needs to grow to become what God calls him or her to be.

[@DominiqueForever]

They dont make mothers like this nomore ❤❤❤

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Right ❤

[@dianemcclure9967]

What a wonderful and touching movie. So much strength in this mother to push her children to achieve and never quit.

[@user-qq7pr4vd6t]

This is a very beautiful stories for mothers who are single parenting like me, I'm very encouraged made strong, and made be happy in every effort I'm taking to raise my kids God be praised

[@erinjohnson4954]

What a great movie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!!!!!

[@user-hj1ns4fo8l]

Keep it up Mothers be strong for your Children set a fine Example love you mothers..

[@lifewithPam]

Great movie. I cried at the end.

[@Zhamour]

🔥💖🎉 All time great!!! Love Alfre Woodard. Totally brilliant!!!🎉👌🏆

[@user-xx2yt4iz3j]

Marry is soo beautiful lady n the movie is soo beautiful.

[@curiouslymavismade]

Class movie. Definitely deserved recognition.

[@contessanowacki5754]

I love how this story not only shows her love for her children but her strength in how she endured her trials as a single mother. The fact that she did not give up speaks nor allowed her family to become a product of their environment speaks volumes of her character. As a single mother I love everything about this story.

[@nomada6789]

31:13 same Thing I did to my son and was punished one more year and yes I was devastated inside me but at the end of the road he learned his lesson 🙏❤️

[@victoriaburns5128]

They chose the best actress to portray Mary Thomas

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Rip she such a great actress ❤❤❤❤. She hardly gets enough credit.

[@tracydavid-to9ti]

What a beautiful movie... to never give up even when the situation is as dead as the grave... I am inspired and motivated to press on ... this movie moved my heart deeply😞🙌🙏❤

[@abproductions500]

I’ve been looking for this movie for years !!!! Thank you

[@sar729]

Me too

[@diamondjackson1230]

I've been looking for this movie for years! Thanks for posting.🙏🏽

[@traceyyarran2684]

I Really enjoyed watching this movie 😊

[@user-qr9uh1fd8g]

I have so much respect for Mary Thomas and beautiful Alfre Woodard

[@swarnakanthikumarasamy4539]

A very inspiring movie

[@annamontelongo6148]

WOW a mothers love & devotion is so powerful, kids nowadays are just so disrespectful towards their Mother it's sad but I tell you what I wished I had a mother such as the one in this movie, maybe my life could've been better but I'm a survivor and I'm grateful for the love I received from my Mother in law, she was a very loving woman. Love you Mama ❤️

[@Mrs.CrysJones]

I'm so glad i found this movie here on youtube, i wanted to see it for quite some time❤ God bless Alfre woodward and all the actresses and actors in this movie they all did a wonderful Job and God bless Ms. Mary Thomas🙏🙏 this movie bring such tears to my eyes I love it❤

[@JoyN246]

Wow. Speaks to my heart!

[@ladarriuswilliams9294]

Thanks for this Great 👍 💜 touching movie, what a wonderful family!!

[@carnitamathus866]

All black families need to watch this movie. I loved it 😍 ❤️

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Families period

[@larrylollis5875]

Mary raised her children right

[@showboat4613]

Where would we be without a strong black women

[@marianSflores]

Wow!! Great flick & highly recommended. A mother role is a never ending love for her children!

[@Spushie]

Beautiful human story of a strength and courage of strong loving vulnerable mother...carried through by God's Grace.

[@Mightyoverevery1]

My favorite scene, is when she confronts a gang trying to recruit her son at the front door of her house. With her shot gun in hand,She calmly says the only gang here is the Thomas Gang.

[@tejasswiprakash8122]

Name movie and where can I watch it with English sub? Please reply here

[@lwmson]

My favorite scene is the one where Isiah's big brother confronts him on the rooftop and tells him that there's more to life than basketball. He tells his baby brother not to make the same mistake that he did by pinning all of his hopes in life on hoop dreams, but to go to school and seek things that are better and have more longevity. "Every dream I had, I now pass on to you," Isiah realizes this and wisely decides not to quit school and try again.

[@petesteuer6941]

Awesome movie. Awesome mother - the remarkable and resilient Mary Thomas.❤❤❤❤

[@sashasamuels3956]

This movie bring me to tear's 😭 OMG especially the ending.... this single mother of 9 kids was more than a mother in her own Rights.. she did it all like she had a father in the Home, that alone by itself speaks volumes to me And i bet you if she did have their father or father's around her kid's wouldn't be this brilliant and smart the Way they did... only One son i see didn't meant well for himself so he takes another road but i surely hope he did comes back around and see that his mother meant well for him... wow this is what you called a Life lessons story which happens to be True 💯👌 excellent 👌

[@celestefoster5085]

A Father was needed in the house. These kids would have been even more Brilliant! The older son would have stayed in Basketball. Never keep the Black Man out the HOUSE! We Sisters need our MEN!

[@sashasamuels3956]

@@celestefoster5085 agreed 💯👍 BUT some father's doesn't really needed...you know why? Because they really don't serve any purpose in the household at all..

[@oldmansportsog2514]

We confess to our priests not our son's. Shows how much time has changed cuz not Parents want to be Friends with their kids more then being a parent

[@salomenzunge8642]

I love Ms. Woodard especially how she talks. With such authority and humility.

[@emadmhaltaai4287]

wow wow I am speechless, as this film brought my dear mother back to me bless her soul, she brought us all following our devistating car accident where we all lost our beloved father, bless his soul; she had a special magic by teaching without saying much, that was her magic, how did she do it...I still don't know !!! to make me so confident in doing anything, just to believe in our souls that is a real miracle of creation in this world. Thank you , great film

[@anitafoxworth6564]

Thank you we love Isaiah and his family in Detroit

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Where are mom like this today ❤.

[@user-yq2xc8yn1q]

What an awesome family, a single mother raising his boys and daughter with Discipline to rise up in life and Succeed. Good job..🤗👍

[@angisaeinna370]

God made mothers very special That woman was strong encouraging lovely supportive towards her children i really enjoyed this film worth watching ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🙌🙌🙌

[@jacalynjohnson4656]

Old school parenting at its best!

[@grandmasangels3203]

This was a powerful and emotional story. I think she is a very courageous woman and Mother that fought to keep her children OUT of the projects. That is truly commendable. The one thing I disagree with and think she should have done better is that she should have supported Michael in HIS dream of playing basketball. She was told by several faculty members how TALENTED MICHAEL WAS IN THAT SPORT, ect. He wasn't great academically and that's ALL she looked at. NOT EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BE ABOUT SCHOOL. Micael lost all his self-esteem and ended up wandering the streets fulfilling nothing in his lif;e. She should have supported him in HIS dream and HIS achievements but maintained those standards for the other children because they thrived in education. Michael too could have and probably would have been successful in HIS OWN WAY, had his Mother supported him in that. It broke my heart to see him wandering aimlessly, feeling no-self worth and even when she saw him from the bus, she still didn.t reach out to him.

[@andreabutts8697]

Great observation

[@Dev-jq8ch]

Michael didn't have the will power to go thru college basketball and further. All Michael wanted was to fly, didn't want to comply- and work hard. He inherited his mother's stubbornness. There can be many forms of stubbornness: righteous or selfishness; even pridefulness. Mrs. Thomas truly earned a crown for her righteous Motherhood. Loved the acting in this story, everyone was amazing. Alfie Woodard, DEAR, you are my favorite Actress! XO

[@tanaisagibson7138]

A woman born in the projects has no fault. Did someone stick you in there and forget you? This woman lives among the men who took her people captive. Basketball is not better then accepting God given roles, loving your family and admitting that there is such a thing as enemies, and that enslavers don't become country host of any kind. You see the environment we built all over this planet, we don't build projects( noone builds projects to live in, if you can't afford to build the city you want, you live ofg the land, projects were built to out someone else in!) this false governance that took us captive put us there. Otherwise ( ours) we live in natural environments, rural or built cities of our desires. You climb out of a country that took people captive and built an economic system on them not being able to figure out how to separate and build off their own revelation, will power, divinity, morals...

[@tanaisagibson7138]

God is my guide, His word and the men of my lineage. I stayed my behind on welfare and homeschooled my children as a single mother. I should of had several more husbands in line if I needed. Our subjection to your nation is temporal, but the things of God, eternal. Luke 21:24 New King James Version 24 And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. Psalm 83:3-5 King James Version 3 They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones. 4 They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance. 5 For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against thee:

[@thomasbaldwin5209]

what a beautiful movie to see and one that I will see again due to the content and subject matter

[@LaurenWaters-nc9cm]

What a beautiful (true) story. Mrs. Thomas was intelligent enough for 10 people. Truly excellent lady, mother, and friend. She "lost" one child, Michael to the streets, but the other 8 children remained true to their mom. See what God will do with those who love him? We go through stuff, but hey. It's like a test we took in school. They have to know if we learned anything about whatever subject. It is the same when our faith is tested. We HAVE to know - do we have any? Praise you father God.