I Am Sam

I Am Sam

About

Sam Dawson is a father with a developmental handicap, and he is fighting for the custody of his seven year-old daughter against a lawyer who wants to place his child in foster care. 

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Sean Penn was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Sam. The film is said to be the launching of Dakota Fanning's film career. 

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