I Am Sam (2001)
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: 132 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning, Richard Schiff, Loretta Devine
Crew: Kristine Johnson (Screenplay), Jessie Nelson (Screenplay), Jessie Nelson (Director), Dennis Gray (Dialogue Editor), Sarah Payan (Dialogue Editor), Patricia M. Peters (Stunts)