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I Am Sam

Where:

California

When:

The 2000s

Love is all you need. — 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.

Released in 2001 — 132 minutes

Genre:

Drama

Language:

English