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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 · Sean Penn stars as a mentally challenged father who fights for his daughter's custody against a cold-hearted lawyer (Michelle Pfeiffer). The film explores themes of love, family and disability, and was nominated for an Oscar.
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- Jessie Nelson
- 2002-01-25
IMDb provides the complete list of cast and crew members who worked on the 2001 drama film I Am Sam, starring Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer and Dakota Fanning. See the names, roles and credits of the directors, writers, producers, composers, cinematographers, editors and more.
“I Am Sam” is a heartwarming film that tells the story of Sam Dawson, a man with an intellectual disability who fights for custody of his daughter, Lucy. The movie explores themes of love, family, and the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in society.
Feb 27, 2022 · Sam, a man with developmental disabilities, fights to keep his daughter Lucy in court. The movie ends with a happy verdict, but also shows Sam's challenges and Rita's transformation.
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Dec 28, 2001 · Watch Sean Penn and Michelle Pfeiffer in the 2001 drama about a mentally challenged man fighting for his daughter's custody. See ratings, reviews, cast, trailer and more on Movies Anywhere.
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I Am Sam is about a retarded man named Sam (Sean Penn) who has a mental capacity of a 7-year old. He works as a server at Starbucks, is obsessed with The Beatles, and loves IHOP. After he accidentally has a daughter (Dakota Fanning) with a homeless woman who he names after the song Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds.
