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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 Sam, a man with low intelligence who fights for custody of his daughter Lucy (Dakota Fanning) against her mother's family. The film explores themes of love, family, and disability, and was nominated for an Oscar.
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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
Dec 28, 2001 · I Am Sam is a 2001 drama film starring Sean Penn as a mentally challenged man who fights for custody of his daughter. The film has mixed reviews and is available for digital purchase on Movies Anywhere.
- Jessie Nelson
- Sean Penn
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Jan 25, 2002 · "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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Jan 25, 2002 · Sean Penn plays a mentally retarded father who fights to keep his daughter in this drama directed by Jessie Nelson. Roger Ebert criticizes the film's simplistic and sentimental approach to a complex issue, and praises Dakota Fanning's performance as the daughter.
