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I Am Sam

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.

Drama

2001 | 2 h 12 min

Director: Jessie Nelson

Stars: Sean Penn

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