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Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
By · Updated October 29, 2020
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House Call

Oscar Winner, Cuba Gooding, Jr., stars as Dr. Ben Carson, world renown pediatric neurosurgeon in “Gifted Hands: The Dr. Ben Carson Story”

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Sweet Dreams

Kimberly Elise is pensive as Sonya, Dr. Carson’s mom.

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A Mother’s Love

A young Ben Carson gives his mom, Sonya (Elise), a huge embrace.

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Head of the Class

A young Carson keeps his books closeby

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Hands On

Sonya attempts to console her son with some encouraging words.

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Bosom Buddies.

Gooding hangs out with the real Dr. Ben Carson.

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Game Up

Gooding plays polo in teh rec room.

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