I Am Sam (stylized in all lowercase) is a 2001 American drama film co-written and directed by Jessie Nelson. It stars Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning, Richard …

I Am Sam: Directed by Jessie Nelson. With Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dakota Fanning, Dianne Wiest. An intellectually disabled man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter and in the …

Sam Dawson (Sean Penn), a mentally challenged man with a mind of a child, is living in Los Angeles and is single-handedly raising his daughter Lucy (Dakota Fanning), whom he fathered …

Jan 25, 2002 · Sean Penn does as well as can be expected with Sam, but it is painful to see an actor of his fire and range locked into a narrow range of emotional and intellectual responses.

Jan 25, 2002 · "I Am Sam" deserves to be remembered for Sean Penn's remarkable performance as a mentally challenged man.

Dec 30, 2021 · We've reached the 20th anniversary of the drama I Am Sam. Starring Sean Penn in his Oscar-nominated lead role as a father with an intellectual disability, the film was directed …

Based on true events, Sean Penn plays mentally challenged Sam. After his daughter is born, Sam’s wife abruptly walks out, leaving him to care for the child completely on his own. Fast …

"I Am Sam" Review I enjoyed this film much more than I expected. I'd read the reviews, including several that were quite negative about Sean Penn's performance.

Common Questions about “I Am Sam”: 1. What is the main theme of “I Am Sam”? The main theme of the film is love, family, and the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in …