Guest Blogger: Megan M.

I Am Sam was filmed in 2001; the movie stars Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Dakota fanning. Sean plays the role of a mentally challenged adult named Sam who is left alone with Lucy, his daughter, after the mother of the child takes off the same day Lucy is born. Lucy’s role is played by Dakota Fanning who is phenomenal young actress; her talent really shines through in I Am Sam. When Lucy turns 7 child services tries to take Lucy away from Sam because he only has the intellect of a 7 year old and soon Lucy would have to take care of him but she is still so young. Sam and all his friends try their hardest to get Lucy back before another family adopts her. Michelle Pfeiffer plays the role Rita an expensive lawyer. Sam really wants Rita to help him with his case to get his daughter back, but Rita charges way more than Sam can afford. After really thinking about it Rita decides to take Sam’s case Pro bono. The love and passion people can have is amazing, the dedication and hard work the three of them have is heart wrenching. This movie is very worthwhile for anyone to watch, many emotions are evoked so you will definitely need to bring a box of tissues. The acting performances are outstanding, even the very young Dakota Fanning. Critics gave I Am Sam a 7.3/10, but I think that the movie deserves at least a 9/10.