I Am Sam
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Love is all you need.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Jessie Nelson
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Sean PennSam Dawson
Michelle PfeifferRita Harrison Williams
Dianne WiestAnnie Cassell
Dakota FanningLucy Diamond Dawson
Richard SchiffMr. Turner
Loretta DevineMargaret Calgrove
Marin HinklePatricia
Laura DernRandy Carpenter
Brad SilvermanBradJ
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Am Sam about?
- 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.
- Who directed I Am Sam?
- I Am Sam was directed by Jessie Nelson.
- When was I Am Sam released?
- I Am Sam was released on December 28, 2001.
- How long is I Am Sam?
- I Am Sam has a runtime of 2h 12m.
- Where can I track I Am Sam?
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