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Movie · 2001

I Am Sam

2h 12m
Drama
Jessie Nelson
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.
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Feels most like The Pursuit of Happyness, Losing Isaiah and Short Term 12

Details

Original title
I Am Sam
Director
Jessie Nelson
Year
2001
Runtime
2h 12m
Genres
Drama