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Reel to Read Movies “I Am Sam” (2001)

Published: July 18, 2025; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

When: July 23, 2025
Where: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library

Address: 455 5th Avenue 7th Floor New York, NY 10016 United States

Phone: +1 212-340-0863

“I Am Sam” (2001) is a deeply moving drama about a man named Sam Dawson, who has an intellectual disability and is raising his daughter Lucy with the help of a unique group of friends. When the authorities challenge his ability to care for her, Sam fights to keep custody, hiring a high-powered lawyer who soon learns more from him than she ever expected. Starring Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Dakota Fanning, the film explores the meaning of love, family, and what it truly means to be a parent.

Time: 2:00-4:00 pm EST

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