I Am Sam 2001
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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.
- Released: Dec 28, 2001
- Runtime: 2h 12min
- Genre: Drama
- Stars: Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest
- Director: Jessie Nelson
- Production: New Line Cinema
