Who is Sam Dawson in I Am Sam?

Sean Penn plays Sam Dawson in the film.

I Am Sam

Name: I Am Sam
Genre: Drama
Released: 2001-12-28
Duration: 130
Rating: 86

``I Am Sam'' is the compelling story of Sam Dawson (Sean Penn), a mentally-challenged father raising his daughter Lucy (Dakota Fanning) with the help of a unique group of friends. As Lucy turns seven and begins to intellectually surpass her father, their close bond is threatened when their unconventional living arrangement comes to the attention of a social worker who wants Lucy placed in foster care.

GENRE: Drama
RELEASE DATE: Friday, Dec 28, 2001

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How long is I Am Sam?: I Am Sam is 2 hr 10 min long.

Who directed I Am Sam?: Jessie Nelson

Who is Sam Dawson in I Am Sam?: Sean Penn plays Sam Dawson in the film.

What is I Am Sam about?: ``I Am Sam'' is the compelling story of Sam Dawson (Sean Penn), a mentally-challenged father raising his daughter Lucy (Dakota Fanning) with the help of a unique group of friends. As Lucy turns seven and begins to intellectually surpass her father, their close bond is threatened when their unconventional living arrangement comes to the attention of a social worker who wants Lucy placed in foster care.