Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story

Mama's Boy

Directed by R.T. Thorne
S1 • E5    Apr 16, 2026    23m
9.3
We go back to Ben's childhood in Jamaica to see the origins of his drive. His love for his mother, Gloria Johnson, was at the centre of his decisions. She was so proud when he won gold. But when he had to give it back, he broke her heart.

Where to Watch Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story - S1 • E5

Cast of Mama's Boy

  • Shamier AndersonBen Johnson
  • Andrew BachelorCarl Lewis
  • Ennis EsmerJamie Astaphan
  • Kristian BruunCharlie Francis
  • Karen RobinsonGloria Johnson
  • Malaika Hennie-HamadiKhara
  • Mark McKinneyWalter F. Essanpee
  • Leslie AdlamPaulette
  • Ryan BellevilleBJ Player
  • Jayd DerochéHartnell
  • Darryl HindsBJ Player
  • Lisa HornerBJ Player
  • Emma HunterBJ Player
  • Suresh JohnBJ Player
  • Jonathan LangdonSpike Fairweather
  • Gita MillerBJ Player
  • Andrew PhungBJ Player
  • Arnold PinnockFranklyn
  • Sebastian SpencerDesmond
  • Dewshane WilliamsBJ Player

 

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