I Am Sam ★½ 2001 (PG-13) Single father Penn has the mental capacity of a seven-year-old which makes authorities question his ability to raise young daughter Fanning. Pfeifer's the hard-edged lawyer who comes to his aid and becomes a better person for it. Overly sentimental and sweet, with not much new to offer except the obvious talent of Fanning. 93m/C VHS, DVD, Wide. Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dakota Fanning, Dianne Wiest, Loretta Devine, Richard Schiff, Laura Dern, Brad Allan Silverman, Stanley DeSantis, Doug Hutchison, Joseph Rosenberg, Mary Steenburgen;
Director:
Jessie Nelson;
Writer:
Jessie Nelson, Kristine Johnson;
Writer:
Elliot Davis;
Cameo:
John Powell.
