I Am Sam
I Am Sam
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.
Country: US
Genre: Drama
Release: 2001-12-28
Director: Jessie Nelson
Production: New Line Cinema, Bedford Falls Productions, Red Fish, Blue Fish Films, "Sam" Productions
Cast: Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning, Richard Schiff
Tagline: Love is all you need.
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