I Am Sam (2001)
love is all you need
Starring Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest
Directed by Jessie Nelson
Although Sam has the mental capacity of a 7-year-old, he 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 start to become a problem and the authorities take her away. Sam shames high-priced lawyer, Rita into taking his case pro bono and in turn teaches her the value of love and family.
Runtime: 132 min.
Rating: 7.5
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama
Keywords: foster parents,pro bono,new baby,social services,learning,coffee shop manager,pizza hut,children's book,locked door,mentally handicapped man,child custody,woman director
Cast
Sam Dawson
Rita Harrison Williams
Annie Cassell
Lucy Diamond Dawson
Mr. Turner
Margaret Calgrove
Patricia
Randy Carpenter
Brad
Joe
Robert
Ifty
George
Dr. Blake
Estelle Dawson
Dr. Jaslow
Lily
Judge Philip McNeily
Miss Wright
Conner Rhodes
Duncan Rhodes
Ms. Davis
Gertie
Willy Harrison
Bruce
Nurse
Grace
Shoe Saleman
Principal
Big Boy Waitress
Rita's Colleague
Obnoxious Mom
Cristina
Collin
Vice Cop
Cafeteria Worker
Cop at Park
Lucy (2 Years Old)
Starbucks Angry Man
Callie