I Am Sam 2001

Name: I Am Sam
Released: 2001-12-28
Cast: Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning, Richard Schiff

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by:	Jessie Nelson
Written by:	Jessie Nelson & Kristine Johnson
Release date:	2001-12-28
Runtime:	132 minutes
Critics score:	34 / 100
Tagline:	Love is all you need.