I Am Sam (2001)

Name: I Am Sam
Director: Jessie Nelson
Genre: Drama
Released: 2001-12-28
Duration: 2 h 12 min
Cast: Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning

Drama

Director: Jessie Nelson

Cast: Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning

Runtime132 min

Rating12

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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. Sam convinces high-priced lawyer Rita to take his case pro bono and in turn teaches her the value of love and family.

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Director Jessie Nelson's 2001 drama I Am Sam offers a poignant exploration of the challenges facing a neurodivergent parent, Sean Penn delivering a nuanced and heartfelt performance that highlights the profound love between a father and daughter despite societal pressures and legal obstacles.

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I Am Sam is a 2001 American drama film co-written and directed by Jessie Nelson. It stars Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning, Richard Schiff, Loretta Devine, and Laura Dern.