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He overcame adversity and changed the world of medicine.
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 grow his imagination, intelligence and his belief in himself. That belief, coupled with his faith in God, would drive him to follow his dream of becoming one of the world’s leading neurosurgeons.
MPAA: Not Rated
Principal Cast: Cuba Gooding Jr., Kimberly Elise, and Tajh Bellow
Director: Thomas Carter
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- Bad Temper Bad Grades Gifted Hands
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After Ben hits a boy at school for teasing him, the principle calls Ben’s mother in to discuss his temper and his poor grades.
Themes: Anger, Motherhood, Potential, Encouragement, Motivation, Discipline, Insult, Significance, Self-Esteem
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1:36
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- TV Time Gifted Hands
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Ben’s mother demands that her children stop watching television and start reading books in their free time.
Themes: Talents, Priorities, Parenting, Lazy, Carpe Diem
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1:01
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- Take This Temper Away Gifted Hands
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After Ben’s temper causes him to attempt a terrible act of violence, he pleads with God to take away his temper.
Themes: Anger, Prayer, Repentance, Brokenness, Insult, Surrender
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2:09
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- It's A Miracle Gifted Hands
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In a preliminary interview at Johns Hopkins University, Ben impresses the administrator with his passion and love for the human mind.
Themes: Miracle, Faith, Gifts, Talents, Inspiration, Imagination, Potential, Humanity, Creation/Creator
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2:04
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- You Can Do This Gifted Hands
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When her adult son begins to doubt his ability to perform a complex procedure, she encourages him that he can accomplish anything he sets his mind to.
Themes: Motherhood, Doubt, Encouragement, Faith, Stress, Optimism, Challenges, Self-Esteem, Exhortation
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1:58
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- Need To Pray Gifted Hands
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Ben explains to the parents of the conjoined twins how intends to operate on the children.
Themes: Prayer, Training, Risk, Faith, Trust, Preparing, Challenges
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1:13
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