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Description: "I Am Sam" is a 2001 American drama directed by Jessie Nelson, featuring Sean Penn as Sam Dawson, a man with the mental capacity of a seven-year-old, striving to raise his daughter, Lucy, in Los Angeles. When Lucy surpasses her father's intellectual abilities, their bond is tested, leading to a custody battle that challenges societal perceptions of parenting and capability. The film also stars Michelle Pfeiffer as Rita, a lawyer who takes on Sam's case pro bono, and Dakota Fanning as Lucy, whose performance earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination at the age of seven. The cast includes Dianne Wiest as Annie, Loretta Devine as Margaret Calgrove, Richard Schiff as Turner, and Laura Dern as Randy Carpenter. The film's title is inspired by the Dr. Seuss book "Green Eggs and Ham," which is featured in the movie. Upon its release, "I Am Sam" grossed over $97 million worldwide and received mixed reviews from critics. Sean Penn's portrayal of Sam earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor at the 74th Academy Awards in 2002.

Cast:
Sam Dawson: Sean Penn
Rita: Michelle Pfeiffer
Lucy: Dakota Fanning
Annie: Dianne Wiest
Margaret Calgrove: Loretta Devine
Turner: Richard Schiff
Randy Carpenter: Laura Dern