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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. The film explores themes of love, family and disability, and features Michelle Pfeiffer and Dakota Fanning.
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- Jessie Nelson
- 2002-01-25
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When the legal system declares him unfit to be a parent, a father with an intellectual disability fights to regain custody of his young daughter. Watch trailers & learn more.
- Jessie Nelson
A mentally challenged man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter and teaches his lawyer the value of love and family. IMDb provides a detailed plot summary, cast and crew, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ for this drama film starring Sean Penn and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Sam Dawson has the mental capacity of a 7-year-old and works at a Starbucks. He has a daughter with a homeless woman; she abandons them as soon as they leave the hospital. 6,267 IMDb 7.6 2 h 12 min 2002. PG-13. Drama · Downbeat · Emotional · Philosophical.
"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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- Drama
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