---
title: "Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gifted-hands-the-ben-carson-story-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 22683
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gifted-hands-the-ben-carson-story-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Johnson & Johnson Spotlight Presentations, Magna Global Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A driven youth rises from humble beginnings to become a pioneering neurosurgeon."

### Why Watch
- Based on the real-life story of a renowned neurosurgeon
- Shows perseverance through early life challenges
- Compact runtime for a focused narrative

### Caveats & Content Note
- Covers only the early years up to 1987, omitting later achievements
- Brief length may limit depth
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a straightforward drama suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, inspirational, biopic, uplifting

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Thomas Carter
- **Networks / Studios**: Johnson & Johnson Spotlight Presentations, Magna Global Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Cuba Gooding Jr.** as *Ben Carson*
- **Kimberly Elise** as *Sonya Carson*
- **Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor** as *Candy*
- **Harron Atkins** as *Teen Carl*
- **Ele Bardha** as *Dr. Long*
- **Loren Bass** as *Yale Professor*
- **Geoffrey Beauchamp** as *Dr. Freeman*
- **Tajh Bellow** as *Curtis (Child)*
- **Lesley Bevan** as *Miss Williamson*
- **Jesse Christian** as *Hospital Staff*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on February 7, 2009.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.

### Q: What genre does it belong to?
It is classified as a drama.

### Q: Whose life does the film portray?
It tells the story of neurosurgeon Ben Carson from 1961 through 1987.

### Q: Is the film based on real events?
Yes, it is based on the real-life experiences of Ben Carson.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/22683)

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