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I Am Sam

2001 2h 12m ★ 7.6/10 TMDB
Drama

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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.

Director
Jessie Nelson
Written by
Jessie Nelson, Kristine Johnson
Production
United States of America, Germany
Release date
2001-12-28

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