Drama
United States of America
The movie follows Ben Carson's early life growing up in poverty in Detroit, Michigan, with his mother, Sonya Carson, who worked hard to provide for her children. Despite struggling academically in his early school years, Ben was determined to turn his life around and become a successful doctor.
With the help of his mother's strict discipline and guidance, Ben excelled in school and eventually earned a scholarship to attend Yale University. However, he faced many challenges and discrimination as one of the only African American students at the prestigious Ivy League institution.
After graduation, Ben went on to attend medical school at the University of Michigan and eventually became the director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He made groundbreaking advancements in the field of neurosurgery and became a highly respected and sought-after surgeon.
Throughout his life, Ben Carson overcame numerous obstacles and challenges, including poverty, racism, and personal struggles, to achieve great success and make a significant impact in the medical field. The movie portrays his inspiring journey and the lessons he learned on his path to becoming a gifted physician and advocate for education and empowered youth.
