Movie Review
Brianna Marecki
February 12, 2009
Filed under Fine Arts, Reviews
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story premiered on TNT last Saturday, February 7, at 8:00pm. The movie stars Cuba Gooding Jr. as Dr. Ben Carson, a man who was able to rise from the slums of Detroit to become one of the world’s top pediatric neurosurgeons, despite the adversity he faced.
Raised in a single parent home by his mother (played by Kimberly Elise), Ben Carson faced bullies, a bad temper, and a learning disadvantage. But with constant encouragement from his mother to do better and have faith in God’s plans for his life, he persevered and overcame his obstacles. He graduated from Yale University and did his residency at John Hopkins University where he continued to work thereafter.
Ben Carson’s story is a true life example of how always keeping your faith in Christ can lead to immeasurable blessings and a lasting impact. Although there is some mild violence during the early parts of the movie and a few surgery scenes that could be too much for those who are squeamish, this movie is definitely one to see.