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I Am Sam (stylized in all lowercase) is a 2001 American drama film co-written and directed by Jessie Nelson. It stars Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning, Richard Schiff, Loretta Devine and Laura Dern.
Jan 25, 2002 · I Am Sam: Directed by Jessie Nelson. With Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dakota Fanning, Dianne Wiest. An intellectually disabled man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter and in the process teaches his cold-hearted lawyer the value of love and family.
Sam, a neurodivergent man, has a daughter with a homeless woman who abandons them when they leave the hospital, leaving Sam to raise Lucy on his own. But as Lucy grows up, Sam's limitations as a parent start to become a problem and the authorities take her away.
I Am Sam - Full Cast & Crew. 28 Metascore. 2001. 2 hr 12 mins. Drama. PG13. Watchlist. Where to Watch. A mentally challenged man seeks custody of his daughter when the state tries to place...
Dec 28, 2001 · Sam, a neurodivergent man, has a daughter with a homeless woman who abandons them when they leave the hospital, leaving Sam to raise Lucy on his own. But as Lucy grows up, Sam's limitations as a parent start to become a problem and the authorities take her away.
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Jan 25, 2002 · "I Am Sam" is the compelling story of Sam Dawson (Sean Penn), a mentally-challenged father raising his daughter Lucy (Dakota Fanning) with the help of a unique group of friends.
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I am Sam (2001) A doting disabled father's relationship with his super-intelligent young daughter, is threatened by an impending court-case, concluding in her evacuation from home. In a bid to stay with his child, he hires an attorney, whom he grows close to and develops an unconditional remarkable relationship with.
I Am Sam (2001) Genres - Drama , Culture & Society | Sub-Genres - Melodrama , Courtroom Drama , Message Movie | Release Date - Dec 28, 2001 (USA - Limited), Jan 25, 2002 (USA) | Run Time - 132 min. | Countries - United States | MPAA Rating - PG13
