Is I Am Sam right for your family?
Movie 2001 132 min
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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Likely present: Romance & relationshipsFamily themesPolitical & social messagingHeavy emotional contentEducational content
Drama, family, and social themes suggest heavy emotional and educational content.
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