I Am Sam (2001)

Sam, a neurodivergent man, 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 as a parent start to become a problem and the authorities take her away. Sam convinces high-priced lawyer Rita to take his case pro bono and in turn teaches her the value of love and family.

Director:

Jessie Nelson

Stars:

Sean Penn (Sam Dawson), Michelle Pfeiffer (Rita Harrison Williams), Dianne Wiest (Annie Cassell), Dakota Fanning (Lucy Diamond Dawson), Richard Schiff (Mr. Turner), Loretta Devine (Margaret Calgrove)